Baughman

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 DAVID PERRYMAN, No. 2:21-cv-0337 KJN P Plaintiff, v. ORDER DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, et al., 15 Defendants. 16 I. Introduction Plaintiff is a state prisoner, proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis, with a civil rights complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Plaintiff seeks relief pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, and requested leave to proceed in forma pauperis pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915. This proceeding was referred to this court by Local Rule 302 pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). The court defers plaintiff’s request for in forma pauperis status at this time. As discussed below, plaintiff’s complaint is dismissed; plaintiff is given the option to voluntarily dismiss this action, or file an amended complaint. II. Screening Standards 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 28…