Bell

Filing 4

ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE to the Central District of California, Western Division., Motions terminated: 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Richard Bell, 1 MOTION for Court Order seeking Federal Injunctive Relief filed by Richard Bell.. Signed by Judge Charles R. Breyer on 4/11/12. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(tlS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/11/2012)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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RICHARD BELL, J-24297,
Plaintiff(s)

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vs.
E. VALENZUELA, Warden,
Defendant(s).

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No. C 12-1345 CRB (PR)
ORDER OF TRANSFER
(Docket # 1 & 3)

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Plaintiff, a prisoner at the California Men's Colony in San Luis Obispo, has filed

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an action for injunctive relief under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. A substantial part of the events

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or omissions giving rise to the claim(s) occurred, and the defendant named resides, in

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the County of San Luis Obispo, which lies within the venue of the Central District of

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California, Western Division. See 28 U.S.C. § 84(c)(2). Venue therefore properly lies

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in the Central District, Western Division. 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 Central District of California, Western Division.

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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: April 11, 2012
CHARLES R. BREYER
United States District Judge

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