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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 28:1983 Civil Rights

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05cv2173

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

DARNELL M. CAMPBELL

Plaintiff,

v.

XRZ CORPORATION, et al.,

Defendants.

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Civil No. 05-CV-2173-L(CAB)

ORDER REGARDING EX PARTE

COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE

COURT

On June 3, 2007, Plaintiff, appearing pro se and in forma pauperis, sent an e-mail to the

court’s official e-mail address. The purpose of the e-mail apparently was to challenge the denial

by the Clerk of Court of Plaintiff’s request for CJA funds. This communication is inappropriate

for a number of reasons. First, it is an inappropriate ex parte communication with the judge. See

Civ. Loc. Rule 83.9. Second, it is in the nature of a request for relief, and fails to comply with

the applicable local rules and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. See id. Rule 7.1. Last, it is an

improper use of the court’s official e-mail box. See Electronic Case Filing Administrative

Policies and Procedures Manual § 2(h). The box is used for proposed orders in pending motions,

and even then only when requested by the court. Id. “These e-mail addresses are not to be

utilized to communicate with the Court unless otherwise permitted or when

communications are solicited by the Court.” Id. (emphasis in original). Accordingly,

Plaintiff has violated court rules in a number of respects.

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Although Plaintiff is proceeding pro se, he is bound by the local rules of this court and by

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Civ. Loc. Rule 83.11(a). Failure to comply therewith or with

any order of the court may lead to sanctions, including dismissal. Id. Rule 83.1; 83.11(a). Any

further violation may result in sanctions.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

DATED: June 4, 2007

M. James Lorenz

United States District Court Judge

COPY TO: 

HON. CATHY ANN BENCIVENGO

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

ALL PARTIES/COUNSEL

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