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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

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

TYRONE HUNT,

Plaintiff,

v.

L. TURNER, et al.,

Defendants.

No. 2:14-cv-1286 MCE CKD P

ORDER

Plaintiff, a state prisoner proceeding pro se in this action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, 

has filed two motions seeking orders directed at the prison law librarian, a non-defendant. First, 

he seeks an order directing the librarian to allow him to make copies of all documents in this 

action so that an attorney can assist plaintiff with this case. (ECF No. 30). Second, plaintiff 

seeks an order granting him “Preferred Legal User” status, which would allow him more library 

time than a non-PLU inmate. (ECF No. 31.)

Despite limits on his ability to make copies and/or use the prison library, plaintiff has not 

demonstrated that his right of access to the courts is being impaired. Moreover, as a general rule, 

this court is unable to issue an order against individuals who are not parties to a suit pending 

before it. See Zenith Radio Corp. v. Hazeltine Research, Inc., 395 U.S. 100 (1969). If plaintiff 

requires additional time to meet the deadlines in this action due to his incarcerated status, he may 

request one or more extensions of time for good cause.

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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1. Plaintiff’s motion for court order re legal copies (ECF No. 30) is denied; and

2. Plaintiff’s motion for court order granting PLU status (ECF No 31) is denied.

Dated: January 14, 2015

2 / hunt1286.80

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CAROLYN K. DELANEY

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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