Bird v. Skillman, et al.

Filing 7

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Craig M. Kellison on 1/25/2017 GRANTING 2 Motion to Proceed IFP. (Washington, S)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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DONALD M. BIRD,

52-GEB-CMK

Plaintiff,

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vs.

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No. 2:16-cv-

ORDER

SKILLMAN, et al.,
Defendants.

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

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

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

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

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unless specifically directed by the court to do so.
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 25, 2017
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CRAIG M. KELLISON
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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