Bell v. Randols et al

Filing 15

ORDER that the Clerk prepare summons and the USM serve Defendants Randols and Ankins without prepayment of fees and costs or security therefore. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joe J. Volpe on 11/13/2015. (lej) (Additional attachment(s) added on 11/13/2015: # 1 Main Document - Correct and docket text modified to correct the spelling of Defendant Ankins name.) (thd).

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
EASTERN DIVISION
MARK ANTHONY BELL
v.

PLAINTIFF
2:15CV00143-DPM-JJV

PHIL RANDOLS, Sheriff,
Augusta County Jail; et al.

DEFENDANTS
ORDER

Having reviewed Plaintiff’s Complaint and Addendum (Doc. Nos. 2, 12) for screening
purposes,1 the Court concludes that he has stated an actionable claim against Defendants Phil
Randols and Jody Akins.
IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court shall prepare Summons for
these Defendants, and the United States Marshal shall serve a copy of the Summons, Complaint
(Doc. No. 2), Addendum (Doc. No. 12), and this Order on them without prepayment of fees and
costs or security therefore. Service for Defendants should be at the Woodruff County Jail, 500 N.3rd
Street, Augusta, AR 72006.
DATED this 13th day of November, 2015.

____________________________________
JOE J. VOLPE
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

1

The Prison Litigation Reform Act requires federal courts to screen prisoner complaints
seeking relief against a governmental entity, officer, or employee. 28 U.S.C. Sect. 1915A(a).