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WILSON v. PEART, 8:14CV152. (2014)

Court: District Court, D. Nebraska Number: infdco20140520987 Visitors: 30
Filed: May 19, 2014
Latest Update: May 19, 2014
Summary: MEMORANDUM AND ORDER JOSEPH F. BATAILLON, District Judge. Petitioner has filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. 2254 (Filing No. 1 ), and a Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis (Filing No. 2 ). Habeas corpus cases attacking the legality of a person's confinement require the payment of a $5.00 fee. 28 U.S.C. 1914(a). However, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(a)(1)-(2), and after considering Petitioner's financial status as shown in the records of this court,
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MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

JOSEPH F. BATAILLON, District Judge.

Petitioner has filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 (Filing No. 1), and a Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis (Filing No. 2). Habeas corpus cases attacking the legality of a person's confinement require the payment of a $5.00 fee. 28 U.S.C. § 1914(a). However, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1)-(2), and after considering Petitioner's financial status as shown in the records of this court, provisional leave to proceed in forma pauperis will be granted and Petitioner is relieved from paying the fee at this time.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that: Petitioner's Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis (Filing No. 2) is granted.

Source:  Leagle

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