Derrick DeCoste v. Medical Staff at CCDC, et al.

Summary

The court addresses Plaintiff Derrick DeCoste’s motion seeking the full names and badge numbers of unnamed or partially identified defendants so that service can be completed. Rather than immediately authorizing a subpoena, the court orders counsel for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department or Clark County Detention Center to respond by January 9, 2026, and permits counsel to accept service or provide the defendants’ last known contact information under seal.

Holdings

1. A pro se plaintiff's request for identifying information needed to effect service may be construed as a motion to authorize issuance of a subpoena.
2. Counsel for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department or Clark County Detention Center was ordered to respond to the subpoena request by January 9, 2026; counsel could alternatively accept service for some or all defendants or file their last known contact information under seal.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Plaintiff's request for the full names and badge numbers of unidentified defendants should be construed as a motion to authorize issuance of a subpoena.
2. Whether counsel for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department or Clark County Detention Center should be required to respond to the subpoena request or provide an alternative means for effectuating service.

Disposition

other