Michael C. Washington, Patrick Conely, and Dexter Manuel v. Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, et al.

Washington v. Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority · United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma · May 8, 2026 · No. CIV-26-695-D

Summary

A United States Magistrate Judge recommends dismissing without prejudice a pro se civil action because the plaintiffs failed to file a complaint, pay the filing fee, or seek leave to proceed in forma pauperis as ordered. The recommendation relies on Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b), the court's inherent authority to manage its docket, and the plaintiffs' failure to maintain current addresses.

Holdings

  1. The magistrate judge recommended dismissal of the action without prejudice because Plaintiffs failed to comply with the court's order and applicable procedural requirements.

Questions Presented

  1. Whether the action should be dismissed without prejudice because Plaintiffs failed to file a complaint, satisfy the filing-fee or in forma pauperis requirements, and comply with the court's order.

Disposition

other

Cases Cited (4)

  • Link v. Wabash R.R. Co., 370 U.S. 626, 630-31 (1962)(followed)
  • Nielsen v. Price, 17 F.3d 1276, 1277 (10th Cir. 1994)(followed)
  • U.S. ex rel. Jimenez v. Health Net, Inc., 400 F.3d 853, 855 (10th Cir. 2005)(followed)
  • Moore v. United States, 950 F.2d 656, 659 (10th Cir. 1991)(followed)

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