Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Docket Number No. CIV S-03-0363 FCD KJM P. Motions Motion for discovery : Denied Judges JOHN MOULDS, Magistrate Judge Acts The Public Health And Welfare — Civil Rights — Generally — Civil Action For Deprivation Of Rights See more information ... Smart Summary Please sign up to generate summary. DESHAWN MALONE, Plaintiff, v. CORRECTIONAL OFFICER MARTINEZ, Defendant. ORDER JOHN MOULDS, Magistrate Judge Plaintiff is a California prisoner proceeding pro se with an action for violation of civil rights under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Plaintiff has filed a motion asking that the court order the California Department of Corrections to submit all of defendant's personnel records for possible use by plaintiff while cross-examining defendant at trial. The only legal authority plaintiff cites in support of his request is Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 31, but that rule concerns depositions by written questions. In any case, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure do not provide authority for the action requested by plaintiff. Plaintiff's request will be denied. In accordance with the above, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that plaintiff's January 13, 2006 "motion for discovery" is denied.