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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON

AT TACOMA

LARRY LLOYD,

Plaintiff,

v.

C/O PAYNE, et al.,

Defendants.

Case No. C06-5365 RJB/KLS

ORDER GRANTING IN

PART/DENYING IN PART

PLAINTIFF’S REQUEST FOR

COPYWORK AND FOR

INTERVENTION

This civil rights action has been referred to United States Magistrate Judge Karen L. Strombom

pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1) and Local MJR 1, 3 and 4. Before the Court are the motions of

Plaintiff asking the Court for various documents and things. (Dkt. # 35, 37 and 40). Plaintiff complains

that the Pierce County Jail is refusing him legal assistance and photocopies and seeks intervention by the

Court. Plaintiff also asks that the Court Clerk forward to him copies of his original complaint,

Defendants’ answer, the Pretrial Scheduling Order, the Docket Sheet, amended pleading forms, and that

the Court Clerk serve opposing counsel with copies of grievances. (Id.) Defendants oppose Plaintiff’s

motions, arguing that this Court lacks jurisdiction to provide Plaintiff the relief he seeks as the Pierce

County Jail is not a party to this action and because Plaintiff has failed to show that he has been denied

access to his legal materials. (Dkt. # 36, 42). 

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A. Plaintiff’s Request for Service of Grievances and Copies

Plaintiff is advised that although he has been granted in forma pauperis status, he is still obligated

to file his pleadings and serve them on opposing parties. Therefore, Plaintiff’s request that the Court

serve copies of his grievances upon opposing counsel is denied.

As a one-time courtesy, the Court will provide to Plaintiff at no charge, copies of the complaint,

Defendants’ answer, the Pretrial Scheduling Order, and the Docket Sheet. Plaintiff is advised that the

normal charge for copies is $.50 per page. This charge is applicable notwithstanding Plaintiff’s in forma

pauperis status and will be applied in the future. In addition, the Clerk of the Court will provide Plaintiff

with four copies of 42 U.S.C. § 1983 pleading forms. The Court notes that Plaintiff has requested the

forms applicable to amended pleadings. However, no such forms exist. Plaintiff is further advised, that

the Court Clerk may not provide legal materials or legal advice to parties. 

B. Plaintiff’s Request for Intervention 

Plaintiff requests that this Court direct the Pierce County Jail provide him with legal assistance

and photocopies. The Pierce County Jail is not a party to this action and therefore, this Court lacks

jurisdiction to provide the relief Plaintiff seeks. See, Radio Corp. v. Hazeltine Research, Inc., 395 U.S.

100, 110 (1969) (“A court has no power to adjudicate a personal claim or obligation unless it has

jurisdiction over the person of the defendant.”) 

Accordingly, it is ORDERED as follows:

(1) The Clerk of the Court shall send to Plaintiff, at no charge, copies of the Complaint (Dkt. 

# 8), Defendants’ Answer (Dkt. # 20), the Pretrial Scheduling Order (Dkt. # 21), and a

copy of the Docket;

(2) The remainder of Plaintiff’s motions (Dkt. # 35, 37 and 40) are DENIED; and 

(3) The Clerk is directed to send a copy of this Order to Plaintiff and to counsel for

Defendants.

DATED this 22nd day of August, 2007.

A

Karen L. Strombom

United States Magistrate Judge

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