Arturo Rivera v. Debora Borgas, et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the District of Nevada granted respondents’ motion for an extension of time to respond to the petitioner’s filings in a habeas corpus action. The court also granted the petitioner’s motion to file exhibits under seal and substituted Debora Borgas for Terry Royal as the respondent warden under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 25(d).

Holdings

1. The court granted respondents' motion for enlargement of time because it was made in good faith, was not solely for delay, and was supported by good cause.
2. The court held that compelling reasons justified sealing Exhibits 14 and 15 because the exhibits contained information that could be used for improper purposes.
3. The court substituted Debora Borgas for Terry Royal as respondent warden pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 25(d) and directed the Clerk to update the docket.

Questions Presented

1. Whether respondents had shown good cause for a 44-day extension of the deadlines to reply to the motion to dismiss and respond to the motion for discovery.
2. Whether compelling reasons justified filing Rivera's Exhibits 14 and 15 under seal.
3. Whether Debora Borgas should be substituted for Terry Royal as respondent warden under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 25(d).

Disposition

other