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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Civil Rights Act

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

LOUIS FRANCIS, )

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Plaintiff, )

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF )

INVESTIGATIONS, )

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Defendant. )

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1:06cv0968 AWI DLB

ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF’S

MOTION TO DIRECT SERVICE

(Document 8)

Plaintiff Louis Francis (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma

pauperis in this action. Plaintiff filed his complaint on July 25, 2006. 

On October 23, 2006, Plaintiff filed a motion requesting that the Court direct the U.S.

Marshal to serve his complaint. However, the Court is required to screen complaints brought by

prisoners seeking relief against a governmental entity or officer or employee of a governmental

entity. 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a). The Court will direct the United States Marshal to serve the

complaint only after it screens the complaint and determines that it contains cognizable claims

for relief against the named defendant.

Accordingly, as Plaintiff’s complaint has not yet been screened, his motion is premature

and is therefore DENIED.

IT IS SO ORDERED. 

Dated: December 1, 2006 /s/ Dennis L. Beck 

3b142a UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

Case 1:06-cv-00968-AWI -DLB Document 14 Filed 12/04/06 Page 1 of 1