Posey v. Boyd et al

Filing 3

ORDER: Posey must submit either the $5.00 filing fee, or a properly completed in forma pauperis application, no later than 30 days after the entry date of this order. The Clerk is directed to forward an in forma pauperis application to Posey. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia S. Harris on 1/10/2022. (jak)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
NORTHERN DIVISION
BOBBY LEE POSEY

PETITIONER
No. 3:21-cv-00234 DPM/PSH

MARTY BOYD, Sheriff,
and STATE OF ARKANSAS

RESPONDENTS

ORDER
Petitioner Bobby Lee Posey (“Posey”) has filed a petition for writ of habeas
corpus, but he has not filed a Court approved application for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis or submitted a filing fee.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT Posey must submit either the $5.00
filing fee, or a properly completed in forma pauperis application, no later than thirty
(30) days after the entry date of this order. Posey’s failure to comply with this order
will result in the recommended dismissal of this action without prejudice.1
Posey is hereby notified of his responsibility to comply with the Local Rules
of the Court, including Rule 5.5(c)(2), which states:
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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 of Civil
Procedure.

The Clerk is hereby directed to forward an in forma pauperis application to
Posey.
DATED this 10th day of January, 2022.

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE