Carlisle v. Ramos

Background

Antwane Carlisle, who was detained in the Westchester County Jail, filed this action without a lawyer under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, a federal civil-rights statute. He named P.O. Ramos #0221, P.O. J. Vazquez #1848, P.O. Rockwood #0926, S.P.O. Constantini #0518, the City of New Rochelle, and the County of Westchester as defendants. The opinion does not describe the specific alleged rights violations.

By an order dated February 13, 2025, the court granted Carlisle permission to proceed without prepaying filing fees. The order notes that prisoners still must pay the full filing fee, even when granted that permission.

Service of the Defendants

Because Carlisle was allowed to proceed without prepaying fees, the court said he could rely on the court and the U.S. Marshals Service to serve the defendants. The Clerk of Court was instructed to complete a U.S. Marshals Service Process Receipt and Return form for each defendant, issue summonses, and deliver the necessary paperwork to the Marshals Service.

The order extends the usual service deadline. Carlisle must have the defendants served within 90 days after the summonses are issued. If service is not completed within that period, the order says Carlisle should request an extension of time. The order also requires Carlisle to notify the court in writing if his address changes and states that the court may dismiss the action if he fails to do so.

Disposition

Judge Cathy Seibel entered an order of service. The Clerk was directed to issue summonses for all six defendants, complete the service forms using the listed addresses, deliver the documents to the U.S. Marshals Service, and mail Carlisle a copy of the order with an information package. This order addresses service and case administration; it does not decide the merits of Carlisle’s civil-rights claims.