Campbell v. Oklahoma County Detention Center et al

Filing 105

ORDER: The Court has determined that the interests of justice would be advanced by legal representation of Plaintiff. While courts are not authorized to appoint counsel in Section 1983 cases, they are able to request an attorney take the case. Accordingly, the Court will request legal representation for Plaintiff through the Federal Bar Association. However, the court cautions Plaintiff that it cannot guarantee an attorney will take the case. Signed by Judge David L. Russell on 06/04/2024. (km)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
WESTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA
MICHAEL A. CAMPBELL,
Plaintiff,
v.
WILLIAM MONDAY, et al.,
Defendants.

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Case No. CIV-22-399-R

ORDER
Upon review of the case, the Court has determined that the interest of justice would
be advanced by legal representation of Plaintiff. Factors weighing in favor of counsel
include: the procedural posture of the case; the complexity of necessary fact investigation,
given the nature of Plaintiff’s claims; and the impact of Plaintiff’s health conditions on his
ability to present his claims. See Toevs v. Reid, 685 F.3d 903, 916 (10th Cir. 2012); Maclin
v. Freake, 650 F.2d 885, 887-89 (7th Cir. 1981).
While courts are not authorized to appoint counsel in Section 1983 cases, they are
able to request an attorney take the case. Rachel v. Troutt, 820 F.3d 390, 396 (10th Cir.
2016); See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(1). Accordingly, the Court will request legal representation
for Plaintiff through the Federal Bar Association. However, the court cautions Plaintiff that
it cannot guarantee an attorney will take the case.
The Clerk of the Court shall transmit this order to Erin O’Roke Oakley, Federal Bar
Association liaison. No further action from either party is required.

IT IS SO ORDERED this 4th day of June 2024.

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