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CARTER v. MITCHELL, 1:98-cv-853. (2012)

Court: District Court, S.D. Ohio Number: infdco20120302c41 Visitors: 9
Filed: Mar. 01, 2012
Latest Update: Mar. 01, 2012
Summary: ORDER MICHAEL R. MERZ, Magistrate Judge. This capital habeas corpus case is before the Court on application of Ohio Assistant Public Defender Linda Prucha for payment of attorney fees for the period December 1, 2010, through April 12, 2011, and appears to relate entirely to services rendered on behalf of Petitioner in Ohio clemecny proceedings. Without commenting on the ultimate propriety of paying for these services from Criminal Justice Act funds, the Court notes that Ms. Prucha has never b
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ORDER

MICHAEL R. MERZ, Magistrate Judge.

This capital habeas corpus case is before the Court on application of Ohio Assistant Public Defender Linda Prucha for payment of attorney fees for the period December 1, 2010, through April 12, 2011, and appears to relate entirely to services rendered on behalf of Petitioner in Ohio clemecny proceedings.

Without commenting on the ultimate propriety of paying for these services from Criminal Justice Act funds, the Court notes that Ms. Prucha has never been appointed by this Court as counsel for the Petitioner. The application is accordingly denied.

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