Josiah

(PS) Jackson v. Josiah

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United States District Court, Eastern District of CaliforniaNovember 25, 20192:19-cv-00671California399 words

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 ROBIN E. JACKSON, No. 2:19-cv-00671-JAM-KJN PS Plaintiff, v. ORDER MARSHA J. JOSIAH, et al., (ECF No. 8) Defendants. 16 17 Presently before the court is plaintiff’s “Motion for New Order Directing U.S. Marshal to Serve Defendants.” (ECF No. 8.) Plaintiff is requesting the court to order the U.S. Marshal’s Office to attempt to serve defendants after the office could not effectuate service following three attempts. Plaintiff attests that the address she has provided is correct. While a pro se plaintiff proceeding in forma pauperis is entitled to rely on the U.S. Marshal for service of the summons and complaint, Puett v. Blandford, 912 F.2d 270, 275 (9th Cir. 1990), the plaintiff who relies on the Marshal for service must provide the necessary information and documents to help effectuate service. Semeil v. O'Connor, 988 F.2d 121 (9th Cir. 1993). The court will GRANT plaintiff’s motion to the extent…

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