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Nature of Suit Code: 555
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Prison Condition
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS 

JONESBORO DIVISION 

JOSEPH HESS PLAINTIFF

V. CASE NO. 3:19-CV-148-DPM-BD

GREENE COUNTY JAIL DEFENDANT 

RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION 

I. Procedure for Filing Objections

This Recommended Disposition (Recommendation) has been sent to Judge D.P. 

Marshall Jr. Mr. Hess may file written objections to this Recommendation if he disagrees 

with its findings or conclusions. If objections are filed, they should be specific and should 

include the factual or legal basis for the objection. 

To be considered, objections must be received in the office of the Court Clerk 

within 14 days of this Recommendation. If no objections are filed, Judge Marshall can 

adopt this Recommendation without independently reviewing the record. By not 

objecting, Mr. Hess may waive the right to appeal questions of fact. 

II. Discussion

Joseph Hess, formerly an inmate at the Greene County Detention Facility, filed 

this civil rights lawsuit without the help of a lawyer. (Docket entry #1) Mail sent to Mr. 

Hess from the Court was returned as “undeliverable,” with a notation that Mr. Hess was 

“not here.” (#3, #6) Mr. Hess has failed to inform the Court of his current address, as 

required for parties who are not represented by counsel. See Local Rule 5.5. 

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 In a June 6, 2019 order, Mr. Hess was directed to notify the Court of his current 

address within 30 days. (#4) In that order, the Court specifically cautioned Mr. Hess that 

his claims could be dismissed if he failed to update his address. To date, he has failed to 

comply with the Court’s June 6, 2019 Order, and the time for doing so has passed. 

III. Conclusion

The Court recommends that Mr. Hess’s claims be DISMISSED, without prejudice, 

based on his failure to comply with the Court’s June 6, 2019 Order and his failure to 

prosecute this lawsuit. 

DATED this 15th day of July, 2019. 

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UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE 

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