Hires v. Diegel
Petitioner: Bruce Eugene Hires
Respondent: James Diegel
Case Number: 6:2026cv00949
Filed: May 11, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
Presiding Judge: Amy M Baggio
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Petitions: Habeas Corpus (General)
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)
Jury Demanded By: None
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Date Filed Document Text
July 1, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Sua Sponte Order Appointing Counsel: The Federal Public Defender, 101 S.W. Main, Suite 1700, Portland, Oregon 97204, is sua sponte appointed to represent Petitioner in this proceeding. See 18 U.S.C. 3006A(a)(2)(B). With the assistance of newly appointed counsel, Petitioner is directed to file an amended petition within 30 days of the date of this Order. The Clerk is directed to send the Federal Public Defender a copy of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Signed on 7/1/26 by Judge Amy M. Baggio.(Deposited in outgoing mail to pro se party on 7/1/2026.) (eo)
July 1, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER: Petitioner's Motion for Leave to File an Amended Petition #4 , liberally construed as a Motion to Substitute Party, is GRANTED. James Diegel, Superintendent, Oregon State Hospital, is substituted as Respondent. Ordered by Judge Amy M. Baggio. (Deposited in outgoing mail to pro se party on 7/1/26.) (eo)
June 18, 2026 Filing 4 Motion for Leave to Amended Petition. Filed by Bruce Eugene Hires. (eo)
June 18, 2026 Filing Fee in amount of $5.00 collected; Receipt No. 117217 issued. (rhb)
May 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER: Should Petitioner wish to continue with this case, within 30 days of the date of this Order he must: (1) pay the $5.00 filing fee or an application to proceed in forma pauperis; and (2) file an amended habeas corpus petition in which he names his custodian as the Respondent to this action. Any amended petition must be on the form provided by the Court and must not incorporate any part of the original Petition (ECF No. #1 ) by reference. The Court advises Petitioner that his failure to do so shall result in the dismissal of this proceeding. The Clerk of the Court is DIRECTED to send Petitioner a form application to proceed in forma pauperis, and instructions and a form petition for a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. 2254 with this order. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed on 5/14/2026 by Judge Amy M. Baggio. (Deposited in outgoing mail to pro se party on 5/14/2026.) (pvh)
May 12, 2026 Filing 2 Notice of Case Assignment: This case is assigned to Judge Amy M. Baggio. (Deposited in outgoing mail to pro se party on 05/13/2026.) (et)
May 11, 2026 Filing 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2254 - State) (No IFP Filed, No Filing Fee Paid). Filed by Bruce Eugene Hires against Multnomah County Court. (et)

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Petitioner: Bruce Eugene Hires
Represented By: Fidel Cassino-DuCloux
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