Davis v. Walker et al

Filing 82

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 6/28/16 ORDERING that defense counsel Ullrich shall be prepared to discuss the logistics of obtaining a mental health evaluation from plaintiff's current treating psychiatrist addressin g plaintiffs competency; and Guardian ad litem Ronnie Tolliver is directed to personally appear at the hearing. In the alternative, if appearing at the hearing would present a personal hardship, GAL Tolliver may appear by telephone. Arrangements to appear by telephone must be made by contacting the courtroom deputy, Kyle Owen, at [phone]. (Dillon, M)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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KENNARD DAVIS,

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Plaintiff,

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No. 2:08-0593 KJM CKD P (TEMP)

v.
JAMES WALKER, et al.,

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Defendants.

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_________________________

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KENNARD DAVIS,

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Plaintiff,

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No. 2:10-2139 KJM CKD P (TEMP)

v.
JAMES WALKER, et al.,

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ORDER

Defendants.

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Plaintiff is a state prisoner seeking relief pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. This matter is

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currently set for status conference on July 6, 2016 in courtroom no. 24 before the undersigned.

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Upon review of the docket and good cause appearing, the court advises defense counsel that the

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court intends to request the assistance of the CDCR and plaintiff’s current treating psychiatrist in

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evaluating plaintiff’s current competency for representing himself in the above titled civil rights

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actions.

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Because a guardian ad litem has been appointed to represent plaintiff’s interests,
attendance at the status conference by the guardian ad litem will be required.

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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

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1. Defense counsel Ullrich shall be prepared to discuss the logistics of obtaining a mental

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health evaluation from plaintiff’s current treating psychiatrist addressing plaintiff’s competency;

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and

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2. Guardian ad litem Ronnie Tolliver is directed to personally appear at the hearing. In

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the alternative, if appearing at the hearing would present a personal hardship, GAL Tolliver may

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appear by telephone. Arrangements to appear by telephone must be made by contacting the

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courtroom deputy, Kyle Owen, at [phone].

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Dated: June 28, 2016

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CAROLYN K. DELANEY
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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