(PC) Goss v. County of Fresno

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 8 THOMAS H. GOSS, Case No. 1:24-cv-00698-BAM (PC) Plaintiff, ORDER FINDING PLAINTIFF MAY

PROCEED ON COGNIZABLE CLAIM

v. (ECF No. 1) COUNTY OF FRESNO, Defendant. 14 Plaintiff Thomas H. Goss (“Plaintiff”) is a civil detainee appearing pro se and in forma pauperis in this civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Individuals detained pursuant to California Welfare and Institutions Code § 6600 et seq. are civil detainees and are not prisoners within the meaning of the Prison Litigation Reform Act. Page v. Torrey, 201 F.3d 1136, 1140 (9th Cir. 2000). Plaintiff’s complaint is currently before the Court for screening. (ECF No. 1.) I. Screening Requirement and Standard The Court is required to screen complaints brought by prisoners seeking relief against a governmental entity and/or against an officer or employee of a governmental entity. 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a). Plaintiff’s complaint, or any portion thereof, is subject to dismissal if it is…