Bivens Complaint

BIVENS ACTION. A Bivens Complaint is a civil complaint filed in United States District Court seeking money damages against individual federal officers for alleged violations of constitutional rights. This pleading is based on the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, 403 U.S. 388 (1971), which recognizes a limited cause of action for constitutional violations committed by federal officials acting under color of federal authority. The complaint typically alleges violations of rights secured by the U.S. Constitution, identifies each defendant in their individual capacity, and sets out the specific facts showing personal involvement in the alleged misconduct. It also states the court’s jurisdiction, describes the injuries suffered, and requests relief such as compensatory and punitive damages. This type of complaint is commonly used by pro se litigants and civil rights plaintiffs in federal court. www.FormsWorkflow.com