Opinion
3:19-cv-00576-MMD-CSD
04-01-2022
JERMAINE JAMAICA CAMPBELL, SR., Petitioner, v. WARDEN RUSSELL, et al., Respondents.
ORDER
MIRANDA M. DU, CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE.
In this habeas corpus action, after an initial 60-day period following the resolution of Respondents' motion to dismiss, and then a 45-day extension of time, Respondents were to file an answer to Campbell's first amended petition for writ of habeas corpus by March 31, 2022. (ECF Nos. 64, 67.) On March 31, 2022, Respondents filed a motion for extension of time (ECF No. 68 (“Motion”)) requesting an additional 32-day extension of time, to May 2, 2022, for their answer. Respondents' counsel states that the extension is necessary because of health issues. Campbell does not oppose the Motion.
The Court finds that Respondents' Motion is made in good faith and not solely for the purpose of delay, and that there is good cause for the extension of time requested. The Court will grant this Motion. However, given the amount of time that Respondents will have had to file their answer-their motion to dismiss was resolved on December 16, 2021-the Court will not look favorably upon any motion to further extend this deadline.
It is therefore ordered that Respondents' Motion for Enlargement of Time (ECF No. 68) is granted. Respondents will have until and including May 2, 2022, to file an answer. In all other respects, the schedule for further proceedings set forth in the order entered October 21, 2019 (ECF No. 9) will remain in effect.