Local Rule Civil Rule 83.11: Persons Appearing Without an Attorney in Propria Persona
S.D. Cal. — Civil rule
Civil Rule 83.11 Persons Appearing Without an Attorney in Propria Persona a. Any person who is appearing propria persona, (without an attorney) (i.e. pro se) must appear personally for such purpose and may not delegate that duty to any other person, including husband or wife, or another party on the same side appearing without an attorney. Any person appearing propria persona is bound by these rules of court and by the Fed. R. Civ. P. or Fed. R. Crim.P., as appropriate. Failure to comply therewith may be ground for dismissal or judgment by default. b. A party proceeding pro se must keep the Court and opposing parties advised as to current address. If mail directed to a pro se plaintiff by the Clerk at the plaintiff's last designated address is returned by the Post Office, and if such plaintiff fails to notify the Court and opposing parties within 60 days thereafter of the plaintiff's current address, the Court may dismiss the action without prejudice for failure to prosecute.