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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

EDWARD D. GILMORE,

Plaintiff,

v.

D. CASTILLO,

Defendant.

No. 1:21-cv-00617 JLT GSA (PC)

ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT’S 

MOTION TO OPT OUT OF ALTERNATIVE 

DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAM

(ECF No. 29)

DEFENDANT’S RESPONSIVE PLEADING 

DUE SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Plaintiff is a state prisoner proceeding without counsel with a civil rights complaint under 

42 U.S.C. § 1983. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant violated his First and Eighth Amendment 

rights when he retaliated against him and used excessive force on him.

On August 9, 2024, Defendant filed a motion to opt out of the post-screening Alternative 

Dispute Resolution Program. ECF No. 29. Having reviewed it, the Court finds good cause to 

grant it.

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Defendant’s motion to opt out of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Program (ECF 

No. 29) is GRANTED;

2. The STAY previously ordered in this matter (see ECF No. 28 at 2) is LIFTED, and

3. Within thirty days from the date of this order – by September 13, 2024, – Defendant 

shall file a responsive pleading.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: August 12, 2024 /s/ Gary S. Austin 

 UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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