Judges and Judiciary
Nov. 5, 2011
New policy implemented for moving habeas cases
Following reports that a district judge took years to act on three habeas corpus petitions that were flagged as likely to succeed on the merits, the Central District has adopted a new protocol for magistrate judges.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
LOS ANGELES - Following reports that a district judge took years to act on three habeas corpus petitions that were flagged as likely to succeed on the merits, the Central District has adopted a new protocol for magistrate judges to move a case forward.
Magistrate judges, who review and write recommendations on habeas cases, are now expected to fill out an internal memo that spells out when the case i...
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