Hall et al v. Busby et al

Filing 32

ORDER Of Dismissal, pursuant to Local Rule 5.5(c)(2), this case is DISMISSED, WITHOUT PREJUDICE, due to Plaintiff's failure to timely & properly comply with 27 the Court's 10/29/10 Order. The Court certifies, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1915(a)(3), that an in forma pauperis appeal from this Order of Dismissal & the accompanying Judgment would not be taken in good faith. Signed by Magistrate Judge J. Thomas Ray on 12/1/2010. (jct)

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Hall et al v. Busby et al Doc. 32 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS JONESBORO DIVISION TED HALL V. 3:10CV00082 JTR DEFENDANTS PLAINTIFF THERESA BONNER, Chief Jailer Crittenden County Detention Center, et al. ORDER OF DISMISSAL1 On April 20, 2010, Plaintiff, Ted Hall, commenced this pro se § 1983 action alleging that Defendants violated his constitutional rights. See docket entries #2 and #8. At that time, Plaintiff was confined in the Crittenden County Detention Center. Id. On October 26, 2010, Plaintiff filed a Statement indicating that he had been released from custody and was residing at a private address in West Memphis, Arkansas. See docket entry #26. In light of his release, it was unclear whether Plaintiff was still entitled to proceed in forma pauperis. Accordingly, on October 29, 2010, the Court entered an Order giving Plaintiff thirty days to file a freeworld Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. See docket entry #27. Importantly, the Court advised Plaintiff that the failure to timely and properly do so would result in the dismissal of his case, without prejudice, pursuant to Local Rule 5.5(c)(2).2 Id. On September 21, 2010, the parties consented to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. See docket entry #24. Local Rule 5.5(c)(2) provides that: "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 -12 1 Dockets.Justia.com As of the date of this Order of Dismissal, Plaintiff has failed to comply with the Court's October 29, 2010 Order, and the time for doing so has expired. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT: 1. Pursuant to Local Rule 5.5(c)(2), this case is DISMISSED, WITHOUT PREJUDICE, due to Plaintiff's failure to timely and properly comply with the Court's October 29, 2010 Order. 2. The Court certifies, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3), that an in forma pauperis appeal from this Order of Dismissal and the accompanying Judgment would not be taken in good faith. Dated this 1st day of December, 2010. UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE 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 of Civil Procedure." (Emphasis added.) -2-

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