(PC) Puckett v. Lynch

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 DURRELL ANTHONY PUCKETT, No. 2:23-cv-00903 DB P Plaintiff, v. ORDER JEFF LYNCH, et al., Defendants.

17 Plaintiff, an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison, proceeds without counsel and seeks relief under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. This matter was referred to the undersigned by Local Rule 302 pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). Plaintiff’s complaint filed on May 15, 2023 (ECF No. 1), is before the court for screening. The complaint states a retaliation claim against defendant Alfaro. No other claims are cognizable as pleaded, but plaintiff is granted leave to amend. Within 30 days, plaintiff must inform the court how he will proceed. I. In Forma Pauperis Plaintiff seeks to proceed in forma pauperis. (ECF No. 2.) Plaintiff’s declaration makes the showing required by 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a). The motion is granted. Plaintiff is required to pay the statutory filing fee of $350.00 for this action. 28 U.S.C. §§ 1914(a),…