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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

HERBERT JOHNSON,

Plaintiff, No. 2:11-cv-3221 EFB P

vs.

J. WALKER, et al.,

Defendants. ORDER

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Plaintiff is a state prisoner proceeding without counsel in an action brought under 42

U.S.C. § 1983. A civil action, other than one based on diversity jurisdiction, must be brought in

“(1) a judicial district where any defendant resides, if all defendants reside in the same State, (2)

a judicial district in which a substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim

occurred, or a substantial part of property that is the subject of the action is situated, or (3) a

judicial district in which any defendant may be found, if there is no district in which the action

may otherwise be brought.” 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b). 

In his amended complaint (Dckt. No. 7), plaintiff alleges violations of his civil rights by

defendants who are alleged to be employed in Sacramento County, Imperial County, and

Riverside County. Plaintiff is presently confined to R.J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San

Diego County. Both San Diego County and Imperial County are located within the Southern

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District of California. 28 U.S.C. § 84(d). While a basis for venue may also exist in this District

and the Central District, the court finds that a transfer under § 1404(a) to the Southern District of

California is appropriate “[f]or the convenience of the parties and witnesses” and “in the interest

of justice.” 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a). 

Therefore, this action is transferred to the United States District Court for the Southern

District of California. See 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a); Starnes v. McGuire, 512 F.2d 918, 932 (D.C.

Cir. 1974). The court takes no action of plaintiff’s application to proceed in forma pauperis

(Dckt. No. 2). 

So ordered.

DATED: July 26, 2012.

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