ORDER DISMISSING PLAINTIFF'S CASE
{¶ 1} THE COURT FINDS THAT:
{¶ 2} 1) On August 30, 2002, plaintiff, Albert Watson III, filed a complaint against defendant, Pickaway Correctional Institution. Plaintiff did not submit an affidavit of indigency or the filing fee with the complaint;
{¶ 3} 2) On August 30, 2002, this court issued a notice that the filing fee had not been paid. The notice states, in pertinent part: "Your case may be dismissed unless you pay the required filing fee or file an affidavit of indigency prior to September 20, 2002.";
{¶ 4} 3) On November 6, 2002, defendant filed a motion to require payment of filing fee and motion to extension of time to file the investigation report;
{¶ 5} 4) A check of the docket reveals plaintiff has failed to submit the filing fee or an affidavit of indigency.
{¶ 6} IT IS ORDERED THAT:
{¶ 7} 1) Plaintiff's case is DISMISSED without prejudice;
{¶ 8} 2) Defendant's November 6, 2002 motions are MOOT;
{¶ 9} 3) The court shall absorb the court costs of this case.
DANIEL R. BORCHERT
Deputy Clerk