IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS NORTHERN DIVISION

LAVARIOUS JONES PLAINTIFF

v. No: 3:20-cv-00113 DPM-PSH

BRENT COX, et al. DEFENDANTS

ORDER

Having reviewed Plaintiff Lavarious Jones’ amended complaint (Doc. No. 5) for screening purposes,1 it appears that service is appropriate with respect to Jones’ claims against the defendants.2 The Clerk of the Court shall prepare summonses for the defendants, and the United States Marshal is hereby directed to serve a copy of the amended complaint (Doc. No. 5) and summons on each defendant without prepayment of fees and costs or security therefor. Service should be attempted

1 The Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA) requires federal courts to screen prisoner complaints seeking relief against a governmental entity, officer, or employee. 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a).

2 Because Jones indicates he is a pre-trial detainee, his claims are analyzed under the Due Process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment rather than the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. See Stearns v. Inmate Servs. Corp.,

(8th Cir. 2020) (finding that the proper standard applicable to a pre-trial detainee is whether conditions amount to punishment). through the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. IT IS SO ORDERED this 22nd day of June, 2020.

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

3 Tf any of the Defendants are no longer County employees, the individual responding to service must file a SEALED statement providing the unserved Defendant’s last known private mailing address.