A party proceeding pro se (i.e. without an attorney) must advise the court and opposing parties if his or her address changes. If a pro se plaintiff fails to notify the court that he or she has a new address, the court may dismiss the action without prejudice for failure to prosecute. In order to accurately maintain address records in the Clerk’s Office, it is preferred that pro se litigants use their full name on the first pleading filed and on all subsequent pleadings. (CivLR 83.11(b)


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