L.R. 72-3.2: Summary Dismissal of Habeas Corpus Petition
Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Central District of California — Civil Rules
L.R. 72-3.2 Summary Dismissal of Habeas Corpus Petition. The Magistrate Judge promptly shall examine a petition for writ of habeas corpus, and if it plainly appears from the face of the petition and any exhibits annexed to it that the petitioner is not entitled to relief, the Magistrate Judge may prepare a proposed order for summary dismissal and submit it and a proposed judgment to the District Judge.