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Parties Involved:
Commissioner of Social Security
Defendant
Heather Annette Ruiz
Plaintiff

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

HEATHER ANNETTE RUIZ, 

Plaintiff,

v.

CAROLYN COLVIN, Commissioner of 

Social Security,

Defendant.

16-cv-1789 GSA

ORDER REQUIRING THE FILING OF AN 

AMENDED IN FORMA PAUPERIS 

APPLICATION

On November 23, 2016, Plaintiff Heather Annette Ruiz filed a Motion to Proceed In 

Forma Pauperis (“IFP”). (Doc. 2). A review of the document reveals that it is incomplete. For 

example, item 3 requires that the applicant list all sources of income for the past twelve months, 

the amount received, and whether it is expected that the income continue. Plaintiff has listed 

several sources of income including “child support,” “state assistance,” “Calworks,” and 

“Calfresh.” However, the amount she receives and whether these payments are expected to 

continue is unclear. Plaintiff also has not listed the amount in her checking or savings account in 

item 4. 

The Court is unable to process this application until this information is completed. 

Therefore, Plaintiff shall file an amended application no later than December 9, 2016. Plaintiff’s 

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counsel is reminded that it is important to review IFP applications for completeness and accuracy 

prior to filing the document in order to prevent delays and to promote judicial efficiency. 

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: December 1, 2016 /s/ Gary S. Austin 

 UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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