Strange v. USA et al

Filing 5

ORDER directing the Plaintiff to notify the Clerk of his current address within 30 days of the date of this Order. Plaintiff is advised that failure to comply with this Order may result in the dismissal of his Complaint without prejudice. Signed by Magistrate Judge J. Thomas Ray on 08/07/2014. (kcs)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
EASTERN DIVISION
CALVIN D. STRANGE, JR.
ADC# 20832-075
v.

PLAINTIFF

2:14CV00078 BSM/JTR

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, et al.

DEFENDANTS

ORDER
Plaintiff Calvin D. Strange, Jr. commenced this pro se action by filing a
Complaint pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Doc. 2. On June 23, 2014 the Court entered
an Initial Order for Pro Se Prisoners (Doc. 3), which informed Plaintiff of his
responsibilities in prosecuting this action. That Order was returned as undeliverable
on July 9, 2014. Doc. 4.
Pro se litigants are required to follow the same rules of procedure, including the
local court rules, that govern other litigants. Of particular note to pro se plaintiffs is
Local Rule 5.5(c)(2), which states:
Parties appearing pro se. It is the duty of any party not represented by
counsel to promptly notify the Clerk and the other parties to the
proceedings of any change in his or her address, to monitor the progress
of the case, and to prosecute or defend the action diligently. A party
appearing for himself/herself shall sign his/her pleadings and state
his/her address, zip code, and telephone number. If any communication
from the Court to a pro se plaintiff is not responded to within thirty (30)
days, the case may be dismissed without prejudice. Any party proceeding
pro se shall be expected to be familiar with and follow the Federal Rules
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of Civil Procedure.
Loc. R. 5.5(c)(2).
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT:
1.

Plaintiff must notify the Clerk of his current address within thirty (30)

days of the date of this Order.
2.

Plaintiff is advised that failure to comply with this Order may result in

the dismissal of his Complaint without prejudice, pursuant to Local Rule 5.5(c)(2).
Dated this 7th day of August, 2014.

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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