What is the test for dismissing a complaint sua sponte before service of process?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from O'Neal v. Williams, 902 F.2d 1579 (9th Cir. 1990):

1 The district court dismissed the complaint sua sponte before service of process. We interpret this dismissal as a dismissal under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1915(d). See Jackson v. Arizona, 885 F.2d 639, 640 (9th Cir.1989).

2 O'Neal's motion for an extension of time to prepare additional citations is denied as moot.

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