C.D.C.R.
(PC) Jones v. C.D.C.R.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 EUGENE JONES, Case No. 1:24-cv-01298-BAM (PC) Plaintiff, ORDER DIRECTING CLERK OF COURT TO
RANDOMLY ASSIGN DISTRICT JUDGE
v.
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO
CDCR, et al., DISMISS ACTION FOR FAILURE TO
STATE A CLAIM
Defendants. (ECF No. 27 )
FOURTEEN (14) DAY DEADLINE
18 Plaintiff Eugene Jones (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma 19 pauperis in this civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The Court screened Plaintiff’s 20 complaint, and Plaintiff was granted leave to amend. Plaintiff’s first amended complaint is 21 currently before the Court for screening. (ECF No. 27.)
I. Screening Requirement and Standard
23 The Court is required to screen complaints brought by prisoners seeking relief against a 24 governmental entity and/or against an officer or employee of a governmental entity. 28 U.S.C. 25 § 1915A(a). Plaintiff’s complaint, or any portion thereof, is subject to dismissal if it is frivolous 26 or…