Cody v. Hobbs

Filing 2

ORDER directing Petitioner to submit either the $5.00 filing fee, or a properly completed ifp application (enclosed), no later than 30 days after the entry of this Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge H. David Young on 3/31/10. (vjt)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF DIVISION STEVEN D. CODY ADC #145160 5:10CV00089 JLH/HDY RAY HOBBS Director, Arkansas Department of Correction ORDER Petitioner has failed to file a Court approved application for leave to proceed in forma pauperis . IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT Petitioner must submit either the $5.00 statutory filing fee, or a properly completed in forma pauperis application, no later than thirty (30) days after the entry date of this order. Petitioner's failure to comply with this order will result in a dismissal of this action without prejudice.1 The Clerk is hereby directed to immediately forward to Petitioner an in forma pauperis application. IT IS SO ORDERED this 31 day of March, 2010. RESPONDENT PETITIONER

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

The petitioner is hereby notified of his responsibility to comply with the Local Rules of the Court, including Rule 5.5(c)(2), which states: 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.

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