Hawkins v. Clarke et al

Filing 5

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge Henry E. Hudson on 06/25/2018. Copy mailed to pro se plaintiff. (tjoh, )

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA

CLERK, U.S. DISTRICT COURT
RICHMOND, VA

Richmond Division

JOHN ARTHUR HAWKINS,
Plaintiff,
Civil Action No. 3:18CV276-HEH

HAROLD W.CLARKE,et al.
Defendants.
MEMORANDUM OPINION

(Dismissing Civil Rights Action Without Prejudice)

By Memorandum Order entered on May 18, 2018,the Court conditionally
docketed Plaintiffs action. The Court directed Plaintiff to return his informa pauperis

affidavit and affirm his intention to pay the full filing fee by signing and returning a
consent to the collection of fees form. The Court warned Plaintiff that a failure to

comply with either ofthe above directives within thirty(30)days ofthe date of entry
thereof would result in summary dismissal ofthe action.

Plaintiff has not complied with the order ofthis Court. Plaintiff failed to return the

informa pauperis affidavit and a consent to collection offees form. As a result, he does
not qualify for informa pauperis status. Furthermore, he has not paid the statutory filing
fee for the instant action. See 28 U.S.C. § 1914(a). Such conduct demonstrates a willful

failure to prosecute. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(b). Accordingly, this action will be
dismissed without prejudice.

An appropriate Order shall issue.

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Richmond, Virginia

Henry E. Hudson
Senior United States District Judge