Thomas H. Goss v. County of Fresno

Summary

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of California ordered Fresno County to file a response to Thomas H. Goss's civil rights complaint within 21 days. The action proceeds under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 based on an alleged Fourteenth Amendment violation after the court denied the County's motion to dismiss.

Holdings

1. Because the County of Fresno's motion to dismiss was denied, the action proceeds on the complaint against the County for the alleged Fourteenth Amendment violation, and the County must file a response within twenty-one days from service of the order.
2. Individuals detained pursuant to California Welfare and Institutions Code § 6600 et seq. are civil detainees and are not prisoners within the meaning of the Prison Litigation Reform Act.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the County of Fresno was required to file a response to the complaint after its motion to dismiss was denied.
2. Whether individuals detained under California Welfare and Institutions Code § 6600 et seq. are prisoners within the meaning of the Prison Litigation Reform Act.

Disposition

other