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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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 Plaintiff was advised that because he did not file an application requesting leave to

proceed in forma pauperis, service was not effected by the U.S. Marshal pursuant to Rule 4(c)(2).

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

JEFFREY A. PATE,

Plaintiff, No. CIV S-04-1201 FCD DAD P

vs.

SACRAMENTO COUNTY

SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES, 

Defendants. ORDER

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Plaintiff is proceeding pro se with a civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §

1983. Plaintiff has paid the filing fee. On November 15, 2005, the court ordered plaintiff to

submit proof that service was completed on defendant Garcia.1 On December 9, 2005, plaintiff

filed a letter to the court indicating that because of his physical and psychiatric disabilities, he has

had difficulty responding to the court’s orders. On December 12, 2005, plaintiff filed a second

letter and stated that his response was sent to the court on December 7, 2005. Neither letter,

however, provides any information regarding whether plaintiff has successfully completed

service on defendant Garcia. The court will order plaintiff to submit proof of service with

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respect to defendant Garcia. Alternatively, if service has not been accomplished, plaintiff may

file an application requesting leave to proceed in forma pauperis. If the application is granted,

the court will order service by the U.S. Marshal.

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Within fifteen days from the service of this order, plaintiff shall file his proof

of service for defendant Garcia or an application requesting leave to proceed in forma pauperis; 

2. The Clerk of the Court is directed to provide plaintiff with an application

requesting leave to proceed in forma pauperis by a prisoner; and

3. Plaintiff’s failure to comply with this order will result in a recommendation

that this action be dismissed. 

DATED: January 5, 2006.

DAD:4

pate1201.pos

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