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Nature of Suit Code: 550
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Civil Rights (U.S. defendant)
Cause of Action: 28:1331 Federal Question: Bivens Act

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

FREDERICK WINZER,

Plaintiff,

v.

WACKENHUT CORRECTIONS

CORPORATION, et al.,

Defendants.

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CASE NO. 1:03-CV-5678-SMS-P

ORDER DIRECTING UNITED STATES

MARSHAL TO INITIATE SERVICE

WITHOUT PREPAYMENT OF COSTS

Plaintiff Frederick Winzer (“plaintiff”)is a federal prisoner proceeding pro se. Plaintiff seeks

relief pursuant to Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents of Federal Bureau of Narcotics, 403 U.S.

388 (1971), which provides a remedy for violation of civil rights by federal actors. It is HEREBY

ORDERED that:

1. The Clerk of the Court is directed to forward the following documents to the United

States Marshal:

(1) One completed and issued summons for each defendant to be served;

(2) One completed USM-285 form for each defendant to be served;

(3) One copy of the amended complaint filed on July 28, 2005 for each defendant

to be served, plus an extra copy for the Marshal; 

(4) One copy of this order for each defendant to be served, plus an extra copy for

the Marshal;

(5) One copy of the court’s consent form for each defendant to be served.

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2. Within ten days from the date of this order, the United States Marshal is directed to

notify the following defendant of the commencement of this action and to request a

waiver of service in accordance with the provisions of Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(d) and 28

U.S.C. § 566(c):

BARBARA STEWARD, PRESENT OR FORMER ACTING

ASSISTANT WARDEN OF PROGRAMS

3. The U. S. Marshal is directed to retain the summons and a copy of the complaint in

their file for future use.

4. The U. S. Marshal shall file the returned waiver of service, or the waiver if returned

as undeliverable, as soon as it is received. 

5. If a waiver of service is not returned by a defendant within sixty days of the date of

mailing the request for waiver, the U.S. Marshal shall:

a. Personally serve process and a copy of this order upon the defendant pursuant

to Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and 28 U.S.C. § 566(c) and

shall command all necessary assistance from Taft Correctional Institution

(TCI) to execute this order. The U.S. Marshal shall maintain the

confidentiality of all information provided by the TCI pursuant to this order.

b. Within ten days after personal service is effected, the U. S. Marshal shall file

the return of service for the defendant, along with evidence of any attempts

to secure a waiver of service of process and of the costs subsequently

incurred in effecting service on said defendant. Said costs shall be

enumerated on the USM-285 form and shall include the costs incurred by the

Marshal’s office for photocopying additional copies of the summons and

complaint and for preparing new USM-285 forms, if required. Costs of

service will be taxed against the personally served defendant in accordance

with the provisions of Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(d)(2).

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6. In the event that defendant makes an appearance in this action by filing an answer,

dispositive motion, or other pleading, the U. S. Marshal need not personally serve

defendant.

7. In the event that defendant either waives service or is personally served, defendant

is required to reply to the complaint. 42 U.S.C. § 1997e(g)(2).

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: May 5, 2006 /s/ Sandra M. Snyder 

icido3 UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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