KIMBERLY E. WEST
OPINION AND ORDER
Petitioner has filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Respondent is hereby ordered to show cause why the writ should not issue by filing within thirty (30) days an answer to the petition, in accordance with Rule 5 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases. As an alternative to filing a Rule 5 answer, Respondent may file within thirty (30) days a motion to dismiss based upon 28 U.S.C. § 2244, 28 U.S.C. § 2254, or other applicable statute. Extensions of time will be granted for good cause only, and in no event for longer than an additional twenty (20) days. Petitioner may submit a reply to the Respondent's answer or motion within fifteen (15) days after the filing of Respondent's pleading.
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KIMBERLY E. WEST
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE