Ruiz v. Commissioner of Social Security

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ORDER Requiring the Filing of an Amended in Forma Pauperis Application, signed by Magistrate Judge Gary S. Austin on 12/1/16. Deadline: 12/9/2016. (Verduzco, M)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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HEATHER ANNETTE RUIZ,

16-cv-1789 GSA

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Plaintiff,

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ORDER REQUIRING THE FILING OF AN
AMENDED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
APPLICATION

v.
CAROLYN COLVIN, Commissioner of
Social Security,
Defendant.

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On November 23, 2016, Plaintiff Heather Annette Ruiz filed a Motion to Proceed In

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Forma Pauperis (“IFP”). (Doc. 2). A review of the document reveals that it is incomplete. For

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example, item 3 requires that the applicant list all sources of income for the past twelve months,

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the amount received, and whether it is expected that the income continue. Plaintiff has listed

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several sources of income including “child support,” “state assistance,” “Calworks,” and

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“Calfresh.” However, the amount she receives and whether these payments are expected to

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continue is unclear. Plaintiff also has not listed the amount in her checking or savings account in

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item 4.

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The Court is unable to process this application until this information is completed.

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Therefore, Plaintiff shall file an amended application no later than December 9, 2016. Plaintiff’s
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counsel is reminded that it is important to review IFP applications for completeness and accuracy

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prior to filing the document in order to prevent delays and to promote judicial efficiency.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated:

December 1, 2016

/s/ Gary S. Austin
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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