Olivas v. State of Nevada, ex rel

Filing 9

ORDER that 8 Defendants' Motion Request for Instructions is GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cam Ferenbach on 2/27/15. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MMM)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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DISTRICT OF NEVADA

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DARIO OLIVAS,

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Plaintiff,
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STATE OF NEVADA ex rel DEPARTMENT )
OF CORRECTIONS et al.,
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Defendants.
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2:14-cv-1801-JCM-VCF
ORDER

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This is a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 action filed by a prisoner represented by counsel. (ECF No.
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1-4). On October 29, 2014, Defendants removed this case. (ECF No. 1). This case has not
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yet been screened.
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On February 26, 2015, Defendants filed a motion request for instructions. (ECF No.
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8). Defendants seek guidance as to whether this case will be screened or whether they are
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required to file an answer at Plaintiff’s request. (Id. at 2).
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The Court grants Defendants’ motion request for instructions. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C.
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§ 1915A, the Court will screen the complaint and order service upon Defendants if applicable.
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Additionally, the Court will send the case to mediation if applicable.
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For the foregoing reasons, IT IS ORDERED that Defendants’ motion request for
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instructions (ECF No. 8) is GRANTED.
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DATED: This _____ day of February, 2015.

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United States Magistrate Judge