Hutchins, Jr. v. Lockyer, et al.

Filing 10

ORDER DENYING Motion for Service of Premature 8 , signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 11/30/15. (Hellings, J)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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CLIFTON HUTCHINS, JR.,
Plaintiff,

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Case No. 1:15-cv-01537-SKO (PC)
ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR
SERVICE AS PREMATURE

v.

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(Doc. 8)
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BILL LOCKYER, et al.,

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Defendants.
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Plaintiff Clifton Hutchins, Jr., a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis,

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17 filed this civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 on September 28, 2015. On October 30,
18 2015, Plaintiff filed a motion seeking an order directing the United States Marshal to serve his
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Plaintiff is entitled to rely on the Marshal for service, 28 U.S.C. § 1915(d); Fed. R. Civ. P.

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21 4(c)(3), but his complaint will not be served until it has been screened and determined to state
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22 cognizable claims for relief, 28 U.S.C. § 1915A. (Doc. 5, 1 Info. Order, § III.) Based on the

23 foregoing, Plaintiff’s motion is HEREBY DENIED as premature.
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IT IS SO ORDERED.
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November 30, 2015

/s/ Sheila K. Oberto
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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