Withrow v. Government of California

Filing 4

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Craig M. Kellison on 1/9/2012 GRANTING 2 Motion to Proceed IFP. (Zignago, K.)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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GREGORY STEVEN WITHROW,

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Plaintiff,

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No. CIV S-12-0021-LKK-CMK

vs.

ORDER

THE GOVERNMENT OF
CALIFORNIA, et al.,

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Defendants.
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Plaintiff, who is proceeding pro se, brings this civil action. Pending before the

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court is plaintiff’s request for leave to proceed in forma pauperis (Doc. 2). Plaintiff’s complaint,

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and service thereof by the United States Marshal if appropriate, will be addressed separately.

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The Clerk of the Court shall not issue summons or set this matter for an initial scheduling

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conference unless specifically directed by the court to do so.

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Plaintiff has submitted the affidavit required by 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a) showing that

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plaintiff is unable to prepay fees and costs or give security therefor.

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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that plaintiff’s motion for leave to
proceed in forma pauperis (Doc. 2) is granted.

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DATED: January 9, 2012
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CRAIG M. KELLISON
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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