Jones v. Saline County Jail

Filing 23

ORDER that Plaintiff notify the Clerk of his new address within 30 days of the date of this order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joe J. Volpe on 11/30/2015. (lej)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
WESTERN DIVISION
JAMES JONES
v.

PLAINTIFF
4:15CV00374-JM-JJV

SALINE COUNTY JAIL; et al.

DEFENDANTS
ORDER

Plaintiff commenced this pro se action by filing a Complaint pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983
(Doc. No. 2). Recent mailings to Plaintiff from the Court have been returned as undeliverable.
(Doc. Nos. 11, 17, 20, 22.)
Pro se litigants are required to follow the same rules of procedure, including the local court
rules, that govern other litigants. Of particular note 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 of Civil
Procedure.
Loc. R. 5.5(c)(2) (emphasis added). Plaintiff was notified of this requirement in a previous Order.
(Doc. No. 3 at 3.)
Plaintiff is, therefore, ordered to notify the Clerk of his new address within thirty (30) days
of the date of this Order. Plaintiff’s failure to comply with this Order may result in the dismissal of
his Complaint without prejudice.
IT IS SO ORDERED this 30th day of November, 2015.

JOE J. VOLPE
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE