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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights

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United States District Court

For the Northern District of California

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

MARCIANO PLATA, et al.,

Plaintiffs,

v.

EDMUND G. BROWN JR., et al.,

Defendants.

NO. C01-1351 TEH

ORDER RE:

CONFIDENTIALITY OF

COMMUNICATIONS WITH

RECEIVER

The Receiver has informed the Court that, in the related three-judge court

proceedings, Defendants served discovery on Plaintiffs requesting communications between

Plaintiffs and the Receiver. These discovery requests have been dismissed by the three-judge

court. Plata/Coleman v. Brown Apr. 11, 2013 Op. & Order Denying Defs.’ Mot. to Vacate

or Modify Population Reduction Order at 25. This Court nonetheless finds it prudent to

remind the parties that their communications with the Receiver, whether ex parte or joint, are

confidential. However, the Court does not intend to make confidential any records or

communications that would otherwise be public due to the Receiver’s exercise of the powers

of the Secretary of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation as to the

prison medical health care system. Prior to disclosing any communications with the Receiver

to anyone, including opposing counsel, the parties must meet and confer with the Receiver to

determine whether the communications are protected. Any disputes concerning

confidentiality will be decided by this Court or referred to a magistrate judge for resolution.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: 04/15/13 

THELTON E. HENDERSON, JUDGE

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

Case 3:01-cv-01351-JST Document 2594 Filed 04/15/13 Page 1 of 1