Kaleb Lee Basey v. Jolene Goeden, et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the District of Alaska granted Defendants’ motion to screen the prisoner-plaintiff’s complaint under 28 U.S.C. § 1915A. The court held that screening was required because Plaintiff remained incarcerated, directed Defendants not to answer unless ordered, and reminded Plaintiff to comply with applicable federal and local rules.

Holdings

1. A federal district court must screen a complaint brought by a prisoner seeking relief against a governmental entity, officer, or employee even when the prisoner has paid the filing fee in full.
2. Defendants' motion for screening at Docket 10 is granted, and Defendants need not answer or otherwise respond to the complaint unless and until ordered by the court.

Questions Presented

1. Whether a federal district court must screen a prisoner's complaint under 28 U.S.C. § 1915A when the prisoner has paid the filing fee in full.
2. Whether Defendants' motion for screening should be granted based on Plaintiff's status as a prisoner seeking relief against the government.

Disposition

other