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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

ROBERT E. STEPHENSON,

Plaintiff, No. CIV S-10-238 GGH P

vs.

M. MARTEL, et al.,

Defendants. ORDER

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Plaintiff is a state prisoner proceeding pro se. Plaintiff seeks relief pursuant to 42

U.S.C. § 1983. Plaintiff has paid the filing fee.

The complaint states a cognizable claim for relief pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983

and 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(b). If the allegations of the complaint are proven, plaintiff has a

reasonable opportunity to prevail on the merits of this action.

For service of the complaint, plaintiff may attempt service himself, which may be

difficult because he is incarcerated. In the alternative, plaintiff may file an application to proceed

in forma pauperis. If this request is granted, the court will deem the filing fee paid and order the

U.S. Marshal to serve defendants with process.

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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Within fourteen days of the date of this order, plaintiff shall either file an in

forma pauperis affidavit or a short declaration stating his intention to serve the complaint

himself; following receipt of either the application or declaration, the court will issue further

orders;

2. The Clerk of the Court is directed to send plaintiff an application to proceed in

forma pauperis for a prisoner.

DATED: March 2, 2010

 /s/ Gregory G. Hollows

 

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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