Richard Woods v. T. Taylor, et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of California orders pro se plaintiff Richard Woods to submit a complete inmate trust account statement and a declaration explaining all deposits and withdrawals during the relevant six-month period. The court warns that failure to comply within 14 days may result in a recommendation that the action be dismissed for failure to obey court orders and failure to prosecute.

Holdings

1. Plaintiff's submission was insufficient because it did not provide complete six-month transaction information or explain the substantial deposits and withdrawals reflected in the statement.
2. Plaintiff must, within 14 days of service of the order, submit a complete, numbered inmate trust account statement for the six-month period before October 30, 2025, and a declaration under penalty of perjury explaining each deposit, withdrawal, purchase, and sale during that period.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Plaintiff's one-page inmate trust account statement was sufficient for the court to determine his eligibility to proceed in forma pauperis.
2. Whether Plaintiff should be required to submit a complete six-month inmate trust account statement and a declaration explaining deposits, withdrawals, purchases, and sales.

Disposition

other