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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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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

SHAWN GREENBLATT,

Plaintiff,

vs.

PATEL, et al.,

Defendants. 

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1:12-cv-00046-SKO (PC)

ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION

FOR SERVICE OF COMPLAINT AS

PREMATURE 

(Doc. 7)

On January 23, 2012, Plaintiff filed a motion seeking service of his complaint by the

United States Marshal. Plaintiff is entitled to the appointment of the Marshal to serve process on

his behalf because he is proceeding in forma pauperis. 28 U.S.C. §1915(d); Fed. R. Civ. P.

4(c)(3). However, the Marshal will not be directed by the Court to initiate service of the

complaint until the Court has screened Plaintiff’s complaint and determined that it states

cognizable claims. 28 U.S.C. § 1915A. Plaintiff is directed to review paragraph 12 of the First

Information Order, which sets forth an explanation regarding screening and service of process. 

(Doc. 3.) 

For the reasons set forth above, Plaintiff’s motion for service of his complaint is

HEREBY DENIED as premature.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: January 27, 2012 /s/ Sheila K. Oberto 

i0d3h8 UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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