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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

JAMES S. POBURSKY, et al., )

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Plaintiffs, )

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MADERA COUNTY, et al., )

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Defendants. )

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1:07cv0611 AWI DLB

ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF’S EX PARTE

MOTION FOR ORDER COMMANDING

ATTENDANCE AT HEARING

(Document 174)

Plaintiffs James S. and Wanda Pobursky (“Plaintiffs”) are proceeding pro se in this

action. 

Defendants’ motion for involuntary dismissal was heard on March 26, 2010, and is

currently under submission.

On March 17, 2010, Plaintiff James Pobursky filed a second ex parte motion for an order

commanding hearing attendance. Mr. Pobursky argues that the Madera County Jail should be

ordered to allow him to appear in person because the phone service at the county jail is of “very

poor quality.”

As discussed at the hearing, this Court does not have authority to order the Madera

County Jail to pay for the expense of transporting Plaintiff where this action does not challenge

the conditions of Plaintiff’s confinement and therefore does not directly involve the Madera

County Jail. 

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Moreover, incarcerated prisoners routinely appear by phone for matters related to their

actions. In fact, the Court allows parties and/or counsel to appear by phone for most matters. 

Contrary to Mr. Pobursky’s concerns, he was able to communicate fully and effectively during

the hearing.

Accordingly, Plaintiff’s motion to compel personal attendance is DENIED.

IT IS SO ORDERED. 

Dated: March 29, 2010 /s/ Dennis L. Beck 

3b142a UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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