Filed: Dec. 17, 2018
Latest Update: Dec. 17, 2018
Summary: ORDER (Mot File CMECF - ECF No. 151) PEGGY A. LEEN , Magistrate Judge . Before the court is defendant Jonathan Hanley's ("Hanley") Motion to Approve Electronic Case Filing (ECF No. 151). The court has considered the motion and plaintiff's Non-Opposition (ECF No. 153). Defendant Hanley is proceeding in his individual capacity this action pro se, which means he is not represented by an attorney. See LSR 2-1. Although pro se parties are generally held to less stringent standards, "pro se
Summary: ORDER (Mot File CMECF - ECF No. 151) PEGGY A. LEEN , Magistrate Judge . Before the court is defendant Jonathan Hanley's ("Hanley") Motion to Approve Electronic Case Filing (ECF No. 151). The court has considered the motion and plaintiff's Non-Opposition (ECF No. 153). Defendant Hanley is proceeding in his individual capacity this action pro se, which means he is not represented by an attorney. See LSR 2-1. Although pro se parties are generally held to less stringent standards, "pro se ..
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ORDER
(Mot File CMECF - ECF No. 151)
PEGGY A. LEEN, Magistrate Judge.
Before the court is defendant Jonathan Hanley's ("Hanley") Motion to Approve Electronic Case Filing (ECF No. 151). The court has considered the motion and plaintiff's Non-Opposition (ECF No. 153).
Defendant Hanley is proceeding in his individual capacity this action pro se, which means he is not represented by an attorney. See LSR 2-1. Although pro se parties are generally held to less stringent standards, "pro se litigants in the ordinary civil case should not be treated more favorably than parties with attorneys of record." Jacobsen v. Filler, 790 F.2d 1362, 1364 (9th Cir. 1986). A pro se litigant must follow the same rules of procedure that govern other litigants. King v. Atiyeh, 814 F.2d 565, 567 (9th Cir. 1986); Ghazali v. Moran, 46 F.3d 52, 54 (9th Cir. 1995) (noting that "pro se litigants are bound by the rules of procedure"). The court appreciates that it is difficult for pro se parties to litigate their claims. Pro se parties are advised to familiarize themselves with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Local Rules of Practice, and relevant case law as much as possible.1
The Local Rules of Practice require attorneys "to file all documents electronically." LR IC 2-1(a). However, "a pro se litigant may request the court's authorization to register as a filer in a specific case." LR IC 2-1(b). Here, defendant asks the court to allow him to use the court's CM/ECF system in order to file, access, and electronically serve documents in this case.
Having reviewed and considered the matter, and good cause appearing,
IT IS ORDERED:
1. Defendant Hanley's Motion for Pro Se Litigant to File Documents Electronically (ECF No. 151) is GRANTED.
2. Plaintiff must comply with the following procedures in order to activate his CM/ECF account:
a. On or before January 3, 2019, Plaintiff must complete the CM/ECF tutorial, which is accessible on the court's website www.nvd.uscourts.gov in the Civil & Criminal Events Menu, and file certification indicating that he/she is familiar with the electronic filing procedures and best practices.
b. Plaintiff is not authorized to file electronically unless the certification is filed with the court within the specified time frame.
c. Upon timely filing of the certification, Plaintiff shall contact Robert Johnson at the CM/ECF Help Desk at (702) 464-5555 to set up a CM/ECF account.
