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Nature of Suit Code: 550
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Civil Rights (U.S. defendant)
Cause of Action: 28:1331 Federal Question: Bivens Act

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

LONG WAY,

Plaintiff,

vs.

20 UNKNOWN EMPLOYEES,

Defendants.

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1:12cv00357 AWI DLB PC

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S 

MOTION FOR SUBPOENA 

(Document 16)

Plaintiff Long Way (“Plaintiff”), a federal prisoner proceeding pro se, filed this civil 

action on March 9, 2012, pursuant to Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents of Federal Bureau 

of Narcotics, 403 U.S. 388 (1971), which provides a remedy for violation of civil rights by 

federal actors. Plaintiff paid the filing fee and is therefore not proceeding in forma pauperis. He 

filed a First Amended Complaint on March 22, 2013, and states a cognizable claim under the 

First Amendment. However, Plaintiff names 20 Unknown Employees of Federal Bureau of 

Prisons USP-Atwater, as Defendants and has indicated that he is unable to discover their 

identities.

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On April 12, 2013, Plaintiff submitted a request for the issuance of a subpoena directed to 

the Warden at USP-Atwater. 

Subject to certain requirements, Plaintiff may be entitled to the issuance of a subpoena 

commanding the production of documents from a non-party, Fed. R. Civ. P. 45. To obtain such 

relief, Plaintiff must file a motion requesting the issuance of a subpoena duces tecum that 

identifies with specificity the documents sought and from whom. 

Here, Plaintiff has repeatedly indicated to the Court that he is unable to determine the 

name of the individuals that comprised the shakedown crew on April 7, 2010, in Unit 5A. He 

seeks this subpoena, directed at the Warden of USP-Atwater, to discover their identities.1 

The Court finds that a subpoena in this instance is warranted and therefore GRANTS 

Plaintiff’s motion. However, because Plaintiff is not proceeding pro se, he is not entitled to 

service by the United States Marshal. Plaintiff will be responsible for service of the subpoena 

and he is therefore directed to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45(b), which requires service by a 

person who is at least 18 years of age and not a party to the action. Serving a subpoena requires 

delivering a copy to the named person. 

Accordingly, it is HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. The Clerk of Court shall forward the following documents to Plaintiff:

A. One (1) completed and issued subpoena duces tecum to be served on:

WARDEN

USP ATWATER

U.S. PENITENTIARY

P.O. BOX 019001

ATWATER, CA 95301

 

1 As there are no named Defendants, the Court need not issue notice pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 

45(b)(1).

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The Warden of USP Atwater is directed to produce the following within thirty (30) days 

from the date of service of the subpoena:

●The names of the USP-Atwater officers who conducted a shakedown at USPAtwater, Unit 5A, on April 7, 2010.

B. One (1) copy of this order to accompany the subpoena.

2. Within thirty (30) days from the date of this order, Plaintiff is directed to serve the 

subpoena, along with a copy of this order, in accordance with the provisions of Rule 45 of the 

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

3. Within ten (10) days after personal service is effected, Plaintiff shall file the return of 

service with the Court.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: April 20, 2013 /s/ Dennis L. Beck 

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE DEAC_Signature-END:

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