Opinion
21-04591 BLF (PR)
07-16-2021
KEVIN L. MCCULLOM, Plaintiff, v. NANCY O'MALLEY, et al., Defendants.
ORDER GRANTING EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE COMPLAINT AND APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
(DOCKET NO. 4)
BETH LABSON FREEMAN United States District Judge
On June 15, 2021, Plaintiff, proceeding pro se, filed a letter which was construed as an attempt to file a civil rights complaint pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, against Santa Rita County Jail officials. Dkt. No. 1. On the same date, Plaintiff was advised through two separate Clerk's notices that within twenty-eight days he must (1) file a complaint on the court form and (2) either pay the full filing fee or file an application to proceed In Forma Pauperis (“IFP”) in order to proceed with this action or face dismissal. Dkt. Nos. 2 and 3. On July 9, 2021, Plaintiff filed a letter which the Court construes as requesting an extension of time to respond. Dkt. No. 4.
Good cause appearing, Plaintiff's request is GRANTED. Plaintiff shall file a complaint and IFP application no later than twenty-eight (28) days from the filing date of this order. Failure to file a complaint and an IFP application in the time provided shall result in this action being dismissed without prejudice and without further notice to Plaintiff
The Clerk shall mail a copy of this order and copies of the two Clerk's notices, Dkt. Nos. 2 and 3, along with two copies of the complaint and IFP application.
IT IS SO ORDERED.