(PC)Jones

(PC)Jones v. Wasco State Prison

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United States District Court, Eastern District of CaliforniaAugust 31, 20231:23-cv-00543California1,214 words

Opinion

Trial Court Opinion

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 8 WAYNE ELIJAH JONES, Case No. 1:23-cv-00543-BAM (PC) Plaintiff, ORDER DECLINING TO SCREEN

IMPROPERLY ADDED CLAIMS

v.

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF LEAVE TO

WASCO STATE PRISON, et al., FILE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT Defendants. (ECF No. 17) THIRTY (30) DAY DEADLINE 15 Plaintiff Wayne Elijah Jones (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis in this civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The Court screened Plaintiff’s complaint, and he was granted leave to amend. Plaintiff’s first amended complaint is before the Court for screening. (ECF No. 17.) 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 frivolous 24 …

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