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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

DESHAWN MALONE,

Plaintiff, No. CIV S-03-0363 FCD KJM P

vs.

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

MARTINEZ,

Defendant. ORDER

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Plaintiff is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis. Plaintiff

seeks relief pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. On August 2, 2004, the court dismissed plaintiff’s

complaint with leave to file an amended complaint within thirty days. 

On September 2, 2004, plaintiff filed a document requesting that the court order

officials at his prison to provide plaintiff with his legal property so that he could file an amended

complaint. Plaintiff’s request will be denied as moot as plaintiff filed an amended complaint on

October 20, 2004. 

Plaintiff’s amended complaint states a cognizable claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983

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

a reasonable opportunity to prevail on a First Amendment denial of access to courts claim against

defendant Martinez.

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In accordance with the above, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Plaintiff’s September 2, 2004 “motion for cease and desist order” is denied.

2 Service is appropriate for defendant Martinez. 

3. The Clerk of the Court shall send plaintiff one USM-285 form, one summons,

an instruction sheet and a copy of the amended complaint filed October 20, 2004.

4. Within thirty days from the date 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. One completed USM-285 form; and 

d. Two copies of the endorsed amended complaint filed October 20, 2004. 

5. Plaintiff need not attempt service on defendant Martinez and need not request

waiver of service. Upon receipt of the above-described documents, the court will direct the

United States Marshal to serve defendant Martinez as required by Federal Rule of Civil

Procedure 4 without payment of costs. 

DATED: May 13, 2005.

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UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

DESHAWN MALONE,

Plaintiff, No. CIV-S-03-0363 FCD KJM P 

vs.

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER MARTINEZ, NOTICE OF SUBMISSION

Defendants. OF DOCUMENTS

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

order filed :

 completed summons form

 completed USM-285 form

 copies of the 

 Amended Complaint

DATED: 

 

Plaintiff

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