Trenn v. Harkness

Filing 5

ORDER It is ORDERED that, if plaintiff submits a copy of the Complaint,a summons and a Marshal service form for the defendant. Plaintiff is ADVISED that he must assure that defendant is served with process within 120 days of the filing of the Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Norah McCann King on 4/30/13. (rew)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO
EASTERN DIVISION

CODY TRENN,
Plaintiff,
vs.

Civil Action 2:13-CV-407
Judge Sargus
Magistrate Judge King

HERBERT H. HARKNESS,
Defendant.
ORDER

Having performed the initial screen of the Complaint required by
28 U.S.C. §§ 1915(e), 1915A, the Court concludes that plaintiff’s
claim of excessive force in violation of the Eighth and Fourteenth
Amendments may proceed.
It is ORDERED that, if plaintiff submits a copy of the Complaint,
a summons and a Marshal service form for the defendant, the United
States Marshal shall effect service of process upon defendant by
certified mail.

Defendant may have forty-five days after service of

process to respond to the Complaint.
Plaintiff is ADVISED that he must assure that defendant is served
with process within 120 days of the filing of the Complaint.

If

defendant is not served within 120 days, the claims against him will
be dismissed.

See F.R. Civ. P. 4(m).

s/Norah McCann King
Norah McCann King
United States Magistrate Judge
April 30, 2013

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