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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

RAYMOND D. JACKSON, No. CIV S-07-0541-LKK-CMK-P

Plaintiff, 

vs. ORDER

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT 

OF CORRECTIONS AND 

REHABILITATION, et al.,

Defendants.

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Plaintiff, a state prisoner proceeding pro se, brings this civil rights action pursuant

to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Pending before the court is plaintiff’s complaint (Doc. 1). The court is

required to screen complaints brought by prisoners seeking relief against a governmental entity

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

Plaintiff names the following as defendants: the California Department of

Corrections and Rehabilitation; Arnold Schwarzenegger; James Tilton; Scott Kernan; Teresa

Schwartz; and Sue Hubbard. Other than defendant California Department of Corrections and

Rehabilitation, all defendants are supervisory officials. Plaintiff seeks various forms of

prospective equitable relief. 

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The court notes that, according to plaintiff’s complaint, plaintiff has not 1

exhausted his administrative remedies. However, because exhaustion is not a jurisdictional

requirement for bringing suit, see Rumbles v. Hill, 182 F.3d 1064, 1070 (9th Cir. 1999), and

because failure to exhaust is an affirmative defense which can only be raised by defendants, see

Wyatt v. Terhune, 280 F.3d 1238, 1245-46 (9th Cir. 2002), dismissal at this time for failure to

exhaust is not appropriate. 

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Plaintiff states that he is disabled within the meaning of the Americans with

Disabilities Act and is entitled to accommodation under that statute. Plaintiff states that he uses

a wheelchair because of his disability. Plaintiff claims that defendants “ratified and/or failed to

abolish” a policy and practice which prevents him from access to recreational yard programs and

activities, the main dining hall, the showers, and the prison gymnasium. Plaintiff states that, as a

result of conditions which are not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, he has

sustained physical injuries. 

The [original amended] complaint appears to state a cognizable claim for relief

pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(b). If the allegations are proven, plaintiff 1

has a reasonable opportunity to prevail on the merits of this action. The court, therefore, finds

that service is appropriate and will direct service by the U.S. Marshal without pre-payment of

costs. Plaintiff is informed, however, that this action cannot proceed further until plaintiff

complies with this order. Plaintiff is warned that failure to comply with this order may result in

dismissal of the action. See Local Rule 11-110. 

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Service is appropriate for the following defendant(s): 

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND

 REHABILITATION; 

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER; 

JAMES TILTON;

SCOTT KERNAN;

TERESA SCHWARTZ; and

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SUE HUBBARD

2. The Clerk of the Court shall send plaintiff one USM-285 form for each

defendant identified above, one summons, an instruction sheet, and a copy of the; and

3. Within 30 days of the date of service of this order, plaintiff shall complete

the attached Notice of Submission of Documents and submit the following documents to the

court:

a. The completed Notice of Submission of Documents;

b. One completed summons;

c. Six completed USM-285 form(s); and

d. Seven copies of the endorsed complaint.

DATED: May 23, 2007.

______________________________________

CRAIG M. KELLISON

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

RAYMOND D. JACKSON, No. CIV S-07-0541-LKK-CMK-P

Plaintiff, 

vs.

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT 

OF CORRECTIONS AND 

REHABILITATION, et al.,

Defendants.

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NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS

Plaintiff hereby submits the following documents in compliance with the court's

order:

 1 completed summons form;

 completed USM-285 form(s); and

 copies of the complaint.

DATED: __________________ ____________________________________

Plaintiff

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