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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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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

WILLIAM J. WHITSITT,

Plaintiff, No. CIV S-10-0528 JAM DAD PS

v.

ORDER

CITY OF TRACY, et al.,

Defendants.

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Plaintiff, William Whitsitt, is proceeding in this action pro se and in forma

pauperis pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915. The case was referred to the undersigned in accordance

with Local Rule 302(c)(21) and 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). 

On May 17, 2011, plaintiff was ordered to submit to the United States Marshal a

properly completed USM-285 form, a properly completed summons form, and the number of

copies of the endorsed complaint required by the United States Marshal. (Order May 17, 2011

(Doc. No. 3)). Plaintiff was instructed that “the required documents shall be submitted directly

to the United States Marshal either by personal delivery or by mail to: United States Marshals

Service, 501 I Street, Suite 5600, Sacramento, CA 95814 (tel. 916-930-2030).” (Id. at 3.) 

On June 20, 2011, plaintiff was again ordered to submit to the United States

Marshal a properly completed USM-285 form, a properly completed summons form, and the

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number of copies of the endorsed complaint required by the United States Marshal. (Order June

20, 2011 (Doc. No. 7.) Plaintiff was again instructed that “the required documents shall be

submitted directly to the United States Marshal either by personal delivery or by mail to: United

States Marshals Service, 501 I Street, Suite 5600, Sacramento, CA 95814 (tel. 916-930-2030).” 

(Id. at 7.)

On July 22, 2011, plaintiff sent a letter to the Clerk of the Court, stating, “I am

mailing the Summon (sic) Request for US Marshal Service because I was not given an Address

of US Marshall (sic). Please sent (sic) to US Marshall (sic).” (July 22, 2011 Letter (Doc. No. 8)

at 1.) Along with this letter plaintiff submitted a completed USM-285 form and a completed

summons form, but did not provide any copies of the endorsed complaint. 

Contrary to plaintiff’s claim, plaintiff was given the address, and the phone

number, of the United States Marshal. In fact, plaintiff was provided that information on two

occasions. In proceeding with this action, it is imperative that plaintiff observe and comply with

the rules and orders of this court. In this regard, the summons and USM-285 form plaintiff

submitted to the Clerk of the Court on July 22, 2011, will be returned to plaintiff so that plaintiff

may properly comply with the orders of this court. 

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. The Clerk of the Court is directed to return to plaintiff the summons and USM285 form plaintiff submitted to the Clerk of the Court on July 22, 2011 (Doc. No. 8).

2. Within thirty (30) days after this order is served, plaintiff shall submit to the

United States Marshal a properly completed USM-285 form, a properly completed summons

form, and the number of copies of the endorsed complaint and of this order required by the

United States Marshal; the required documents shall be submitted directly to the United

States Marshal either by personal delivery or by mail to: United States Marshals Service,

501 I Street, Suite 5600, Sacramento, CA 95814 (tel. 916-930-2030).

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3. Within ten (10) days after submitting the required materials to the United

States Marshals Service, plaintiff shall file with this court a declaration stating the date on which

he submitted the required documents to the United States Marshal. Failure to file the declaration

in a timely manner may result in an order imposing appropriate sanctions.

4. Within thirty (30) days after receiving the necessary materials from plaintiff,

the United States Marshal is directed to serve process on defendant Brett Hicks, without

prepayment of costs. 

5. The Clerk of the Court is directed to serve a copy of this order on the United

States Marshal.

DATED: August 8, 2011.

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