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Nature of Suit Code: 550
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Civil Rights (U.S. defendant)
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

JOSHUA LEE BYERLEY

Plaintiff,

v.

JEFFREY BEARD, et al., 

 

Defendants.

Case No. 1:14-cv-00150-DLB PC

ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF’S 

REQUESTS FOR SERVICE AS 

PREMATURE

(ECF Nos. 8 & 9)

Plaintiff Joshua Lee Byerley (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma 

pauperis in this civil rights action. Plaintiff filed this action on February 5, 2014. On March 19, 

2014 and May 12, 2014, Plaintiff filed motions requesting service of process on the defendants. 

(ECF Nos. 8 & 9.) 

Because Plaintiff is proceeding in forma pauperis, he is entitled to have process served on his 

behalf by the United States Marshal. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(d); Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(c)(3). However, as set

forth in the Court’s First Informational Order, the Marshal will be directed to initiate service of 

process only after Plaintiff’s complaint has been screened and found to state cognizable claims for 

relief. 28 U.S.C. § 1915A; First Informational Order, ¶12, ECF No. 3. Therefore, Plaintiff’s 

motion for service shall be denied as premature.

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Accordingly, it is HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiff’s motions for service, filed March 19, 

2014 and May 5, 1014, are DENIED as premature.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: August 11, 2014 /s/ Dennis L. Beck 

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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