North Carolina 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983 is a federal civil rights law that allows individuals to bring forth a claim against a government employee for violation of their federally protected rights. This law is a form of relief for individuals who have been subjected to such violations and allows them to seek damages for the harm caused. It provides a civil cause of action against any person who, acting under color of state law, has deprived another of their federally protected rights. The North Carolina 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983 or Givens Claim(Blank Form) is a blank form provided by the U.S. Department of Justice that can be used to bring a claim under the law. This form provides the necessary information for an individual to file a claim, including information about the alleged violation, the damages suffered by the individual, and the relief sought. There are three types of North Carolina 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983 or Givens Claim(Blank Form) available: 1) a Complaint Form, 2) an Amended Complaint Form, and 3) a Motion to Dismiss Form. The Complaint Form is used to initiate a claim and contains information about the alleged violation, the damages suffered by the individual, and the relief sought. The Amended Complaint Form is used to modify a previously filed claim and includes additional information about the alleged violation, damages, and relief sought. The Motion to Dismiss Form is used by the defendant to request dismissal of the claim.