What is the test for a habeas petition?
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The following excerpt is from Badfoot v. Deukmejian, 846 F.2d 1382 (9th Cir. 1988):
Although Badfoot's complaint apparently raises claims that are traditionally remedied in habeas proceedings (validity of a criminal sentence and proper calculation of good-time credits), it does not qualify as a habeas petition because the only remedy Badfoot requests is monetary compensation. He does not ask to be released from custody. See Padilla v. Ackerman, 460 F.2d 477, 478 (9th Cir.1972) (suit for declaratory judgment and injunctive relief that did
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