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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

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

MICHAEL VINCENT CISNEROS,

Plaintiff,

v.

DR. M. DHAM, et al.,

Defendants.

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CASE NO. 1:11-cv–01297-LJO-BAM PC

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION

TO SCREEN COMPLAINT

(ECF No. 9)

PlaintiffMichael Vincent Cisneros is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis

in this civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The complaint in this action was filed on

August 5, 2011. (ECF No. 1.) On April 2, 2012, Plaintiff filed a motion, entitled motion to move

forward, which the Court construes as a motion to screen the complaint. (ECF No. 9.) 

The Court is required to screen complaints brought by prisoners seeking relief against a

governmental entity or officer or employee of a governmental entity. 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a). The

Court screens complaints in the order in which they are filed and strives to avoid delays whenever

possible. However, there are hundreds of prisoner civil rights cases presently pending before the

Court, and delays are inevitable despite the Court’s best efforts. Due to the heavy caseload,

Plaintiff’s complaint is still awaiting screening. The Court is aware of the pendency of this case and

will screen Plaintiff’s complaint in due course.

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Plaintiff’s motion to move forward is HEREBY GRANTED, and Plaintiff’s complaint shall

be screened in due course.

IT IS SO ORDERED. 

Dated: April 3, 2012 /s/ Barbara A. McAuliffe 

10c20k UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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