Civil Rights Complaint Pursuant To 28 USC Section 1331

CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINT PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. 1331. This form is to assist you in the preparation of a complaint seeking relief for violation of civil rights either under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (defendants are state officials) or in a Bivens action (defendants are federal officials).This form may be filled out by typewriter or by hand. Handwriting must be clear and readable. Every question on the forms must be answered, even if your answer is “no,” or “don’t know.” The use of forms is required by D. Kan. Rule 9.1(a). Do not write on the back of the complaint forms. If you need more space, use additional sheets of paper. Federal rules require that the complaint be a BRIEF statement. Stick to the facts (who, what, when, where, why, how). Always include dates, times, places, and names. Pursuant to D. Kan. Rule 7.1(d)(2), the argument and authorities section of a brief or memorandum in a civil action may not exceed 40 pages absent an order of the court. www.FormsWorkflow.com