What is the current state of the law on a motion for counsel in a habeas proceeding?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Gipson v. Unknown, No. 2:15-cv-0841 AC P (E.D. Cal. 2015):
With respect to petitioner's motion for counsel, there currently exists no absolute right to appointment of counsel in habeas proceedings. See Nevius v. Sumner, 105 F.3d 453, 460 (9th
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