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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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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

Plaintiff Carlos Burnett is appearing pro se and in forma pauperis in this civil rights action 

pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. 

Currently before the Court is Plaintiff’s motion for copies of his complaint to be served on 

Defendants, filed November 16, 2016. 

Plaintiff is advised that 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 screens complaints in the order in which they are filed and strives to avoid 

delays whenever possible. However, there are numerous prisoner civil rights cases presently pending 

before the Court, and delays are inevitable despite the Court’s best efforts. Due to the heavy caseload, 

Plaintiff’s complaint is still awaiting screening. The Court is aware of the pendency of this case and 

will screen Plaintiff’s complaint in due course. Therefore, whether service of the summons and 

complaint will be ordered served on Defendants depends on the Court’s initial review under section 

CARLOS BURNETT,

 Plaintiff,

v.

L. LIMA, et al.,

Defendants.

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Case No.: 1:16-cv-01671-SAB (PC)

ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR 

COPIES OF COMPLAINT AS PREMATURE

[ECF No. 8]

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1915A, and in this case because Plaintiff is proceeding in forma pauperis service will be done by the 

United States Marshal. Accordingly, Plaintiff’s request for copies of the complaint to be served on 

Defendants is denied as premature. 

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: November 17, 2016 

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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