Stepter v. California Dept. of Corrections et al

Filing 4

ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE to the EASTERN DISTRICT of CALIFORNIA, Motions terminated: 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Jordache Lance Stepter. Signed by Judge Charles R. Breyer on 12/7/2011. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(beS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/12/2011)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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JORDACHE L. STEPTER, F57784,
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Plaintiff(s),
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vs.
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
CORRECTIONS, et al.,
Defendant(s).

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No. C 11-5733 CRB (PR)
ORDER OF TRANSFER
(Docket # 2)

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Plaintiff, a prisoner at Avenal State Prison, has filed a pro se civil rights

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complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. A substantial part of the events or omissions giving

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rise to the claim(s) occurred, and the defendants named reside, in the Counties of Kings

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and Sacramento, which lie within the venue of the Eastern District of California. See 28

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U.S.C. § 84(b). Venue therefore properly lies in the Eastern District. See id. § 1391(b).

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Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, in the interest of justice and pursuant to 28

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U.S.C. § 1406(a), this action be TRANSFERRED to the United States District Court for

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the Eastern District of California.

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The clerk shall transfer this matter and terminate all pending motions as moot.

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SO ORDERED.

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DATED: Dec. 7, 2011

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CHARLES R. BREYER
United States District Judge

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