Case 1:05-cv-00763-GMS
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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE SHAWN HOSEA VANLIER, Petitioner, v. THOMAS L. CARROLL, et al., Respondents. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )
C.A.No. 05-763-GMS
MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE ANSWER 1. The petitioner, Shawn VanLier, has applied for federal habeas relief challenging the validity of his confinement. 2. By the terms of the Court's order, the respondent is directed to answer the petition and attach to the answer certified copies of the state court records material to the questions raised in the petitioner's writ. 3. The undersigned has completed a draft answer, but is awaiting review of that answer by his supervisor. The undersigned anticipates completing the answer by March 6, 2006. This is Respondent's first request for an extension of time.
Case 1:05-cv-00763-GMS
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Respondent submits that an extension of time to and including March 6, 2006 in which to complete the answer and submit certified copies of State court records in this case is reasonable. STATE OF DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE /s/____________________________ Gregory E. Smith, I.D. No. 3869 Deputy Attorney General 820 North French Street, 7th Floor Carvel State Building Wilmington, Delaware 19801 (302) 577-8398
Dated: February 16, 2006