Free Order Dismissing Case - District Court of California - California

Case 5:08-cv-00634-JF

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 JOHN ZINN, 12 Petitioner, 13 v. 14 LEE ANN CHRAVES, 15 Respondent. 16 / 17 18 Petitioner, a United States DistrictCalifornia state prisoner proceeding pro se, seeks a writ of habeas corpus pursuant For the Northern District of Court 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. On January 28, 2008, the Court sent a notification to Petitioner informing him that his action could not go forward until he paid the filing fee or filed a completed prisoner's in forma pauperis application. The Clerk of the Court provided a copy of the correct form for application to proceed in forma pauperis, instructions, and a notification that the case would be dismissed if Petitioner failed to pay the fee or file the completed application within thirty days. On March 24, 2008, the Court's notice was returned by mail with a notation that Petitioner is no longer in custody. As of the date of this order, Petitioner has not paid the filing fee, filed a completed in forma pauperis application, or communicated with the Court. /// ORDER OF DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE No. C 08-0634 JF (PR) NOT FOR CITATION IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

Case 5:08-cv-00634-JF

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Accordingly, the instant habeas action is DISMISSED without prejudice for Petitioner's failure to pay the filing fee or file a completed in forma pauperis application. The Clerk shall terminate any pending motions and close the file. IT IS SO ORDERED. 3/31/08 JEREMY FOGEL United States District Judge

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