Opinion
24-cv-03353-SVK
07-22-2024
ORLANDO SANCHEZ DE TAGLE, Plaintiff, v. SANTA CLARA COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFFICE, Defendant.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR FAILURE TO PROSECUTE
SUSAN VAN KEULEN UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
On June 4, 2024, the Court denied without prejudice self-represented Plaintiff's application to proceed in forma pauperis with instructions that Plaintiff file a renewed application or pay the filing fee by July 8, 2024. See Dkt. 4. As of the issuance of this Order, Plaintiff has not taken either action. Accordingly, the Court ORDERS Plaintiff to appear on August 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. and show cause, if any, why the Court should not dismiss this action for failure to prosecute. Further, Plaintiff shall file a response to this Order by August 6, 2024. Plaintiff must submit any such filing in this action (and not in any other action he may have commenced). If Plaintiff files a renewed application to proceed in forma pauperis or pays the filing fee, the Court will vacate the September 10 hearing.
The Court encourages Plaintiff to seek free legal assistance from the Legal Help Center located in the San Jose courthouse. The Legal Help Center will not represent Plaintiff in this action but can provide basic legal assistance at no cost. Plaintiff can schedule an appointment by calling 408-297-1480 or emailing hsong@asianlawalliance.org. Plaintiff can find more information about the Legal Help Center at: https://cand.uscourts.gov/pro-se-litigants/.
The court also provides a free guide, “Representing Yourself in Federal Court: A Handbook for Pro Se Litigants,” which provides instructions on how to proceed at every stage of the case, including discovery, motions and trial. Plaintiff can access the guide online (https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ProSeHandbook4-2024MBB.pdf) or in hard copy free of charge from the Clerk's Office.
SO ORDERED.