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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

THOMAS GOOLSBY,

Plaintiff,

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KIMBERLY HOLLAND, et al.,

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1:13-cv-01100-BAM (PC)

ORDER RE MOTION TO SCREEN 

COMPLAINT

(ECF No. 6)

Plaintiff Thomas Goolsby (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se in this civil 

rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Plaintiff filed this action on July 17, 2013. (Doc. 1.) 

On December 20, 2013, Plaintiff filed a motion requesting his complaint be screened. (Doc. 6.)

The Court is required to screen complaints brought by prisoners seeking relief against a 

governmental entity or officer or employee of a governmental entity. 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a). 

The Court screens complaints in the order in which they are filed and strives to avoid delays 

whenever possible. However, there are hundreds of prisoner civil rights cases presently pending 

before the Court, and delays are inevitable despite the Court’s best efforts. Due to the heavy 

caseload, Plaintiff’s complaint is still awaiting screening. The Court is aware of the pendency of 

this case and will screen Plaintiff’s complaint in due course. Plaintiff’s motion for screening of 

his complaint is HEREBY DENIED.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: May 16, 2014 /s/ Barbara A. McAuliffe _

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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