Parks v. Hedgpeth et al

Filing 3

ORDER denying 2 in forma pauperis application and dismissing case without prejudice. The Court Denies the request to proceed in forma pauperis, and Dismisses the case without prejudice. To have the case reopened, Petitioner must, no later than Marc h 22, 2010, provide the Court with: (1) a copy of this Order together with the $5.00 filing fee; or (2) a copy of this Order together with adequate proof that Petitioner cannot pay the $5.00 filing fee. Signed by Judge William Q. Hayes on 1/26/10. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(IFP form mailed to Petitioner)(lao)(av1).

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

WAYNE PARKS, Petitioner, v. ANTHONY HEDGPETH, Warden, Respondent.

Civil No.

09-2719 WQH (WVG)

ORDER DENYING IN FORMA PAUPERIS APPLICATION AND DISMISSING CASE WITHOUT PREJUDICE

Petitioner, a state prisoner proceeding pro se, has not paid the $5.00 filing fee and has filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254, together with a request to proceed in forma pauperis pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a). The request to proceed in forma pauperis is denied because Petitioner has not provided the Court with sufficient information to determine Petitioner's financial status. A request to proceed in forma pauperis made by a state prisoner must include a signed certificate from the warden or other appropriate officer showing the amount of money or securities Petitioner has on account in the institution. Rule 3(a)(2), 28 U.S.C. foll. § 2254; Local Rule 3.2. Petitioner has failed to provide the Court with the required Prison Certificate. Accordingly, the Court DENIES the request to proceed in forma pauperis, and DISMISSES the case without prejudice. To have the case reopened, Petitioner must, no later than March 22, 2010, provide the Court with: (1) a copy of this Order together with the $5.00
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filing fee; or (2) a copy of this Order together with adequate proof that Petitioner cannot pay the $5.00 filing fee. For Petitioner's convenience, the Clerk of Court shall attach to this Order a blank In Forma Pauperis Request form. IT IS SO ORDERED. DATED: January 26, 2010 WILLIAM Q. HAYES United States District Judge

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