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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

JEFFREY A. PATE,

Plaintiff, No. CIV S-04-1201 FCD DAD P

vs.

SACRAMENTO COUNTY

SHERIFFS DEPUTIES,

Defendant. ORDER

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Plaintiff is a state prisoner proceeding pro se with a civil rights action pursuant to

42 U.S.C. § 1983. Plaintiff has paid the filing fee.

On January 5, 2006, the court ordered plaintiff to file either the appropriate

documentation demonstrating that defendant Garcia had been properly served, or an application

requesting leave to proceed in forma pauperis so that the court could direct the U.S. Marshal to

serve the defendant Garcia. On January 17, 2006, plaintiff filed a proof of service by mail which

is not sufficient service of process. Rule 4(c) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure requires

that a person not a party must effect service, and that if service is not waived by the defendant,

the defendant must be personally served with the summons and complaint. The court will 

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provide plaintiff with a final opportunity to submit an application requesting leave to proceed in

forma pauperis. 

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Within thirty days from service of this order, plaintiff shall submit an

application requesting leave to proceed in forma pauperis which has also been completed and

signed by the authorized prison official, and a certified copy of the inmate trust account

statement;

2. The Clerk of the Court is directed to provide plaintiff with an Application to

Proceed In Forma Pauperis By a Prisoner; and

3. Plaintiff’s failure to comply with this order will result in a recommendation

that this action be dismissed without prejudice.

DATED: June 9, 2006.

DAD:4

pate1201.ifp

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