Martinez v. Commissioner of Social Security

Filing 3

ORDER GRANTING Plaintiff's 2 Motion to Proceed IFP ; Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to Issue a Summons; the United States Marshal is DIRECTED to serve a copy of the complaint, summons, and this Order upon Defendant as directed by Plaintiff, signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 05/29/2017. (Attachments: # 1 USM Social Security Instructions) (Martin-Gill, S)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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CARMELO JAMES MARTINEZ,

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Plaintiff,

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v.

Case No. 1:17-cv-00729-SKO
ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S
APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN
FORMA PAUPERIS
(Doc. 2)

COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY,

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Defendant.
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Plaintiff Carmelo James Martinez filed a complaint on May 24, 2017, (Doc. 1), along with
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an application to proceed in forma pauperis pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915 (the “Application”),
(Doc. 2). Plaintiff’s Application demonstrates entitlement to proceed without prepayment of fees.

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(See id.)
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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:
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Plaintiff’s Application, (Doc. 2), is GRANTED;

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The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to issue a summons; and

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The United States Marshal is DIRECTED to serve a copy of the complaint,

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summons, and this Order upon Defendant as directed by Plaintiff.
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Dated:

May 29, 2017

/s/

Sheila K. Oberto

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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