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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Civil Rights Act

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

TERRY K. PLEASANT, )

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Plaintiff, )

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MICHELLE TURNER; R RUSUSSEN; )

MATTHEW SERRATO, )

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Defendants. )

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1:13-cv-329 LJO GSA

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION 

TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS

 (Document 3)

Plaintiff Ronald E. Pierce, appearing pro se, filed the instant complaint on Mach 7, 2013.

(Doc. 1). Also on March 7, 2013, Plaintiff submitted an application to proceed in forma

pauperis. (Doc. 3). A review of the application reveals that Plaintiff is entitled to proceed in

forma pauperis and his application is therefore GRANTED. 

Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2), the court must conduct an initial review of all pro se

complaints for sufficiency to state a claim. The court must dismiss a complaint or portion

thereof if the court determines that the action is legally “frivolous or malicious,” fails to state a

claim upon which relief may be granted, or seeks monetary relief from a defendant who is

immune from such relief. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2). If the court determines that the complaint

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 fails to state a claim, leave to amend may be granted to the extent that the deficiencies of the

complaint can be cured by amendment. Plaintiff is advised that his complaint will be screened in

due course. 

IT IS SO ORDERED. 

Dated: March 29, 2013 /s/ Gary S. Austin 

i1khd4 UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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