DECOTEAU v. KENNEY, 4:14CV3166. (2014)
Court: District Court, D. Nebraska
Number: infdco20140902h53
Visitors: 8
Filed: Aug. 29, 2014
Latest Update: Aug. 29, 2014
Summary: MEMORANDUM AND ORDER LAURIE SMITH CAMP, Chief District Judge. Petitioner has filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. 2254 (Filing No. 6), and two Motions for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis (Filing Nos. 2 and 7). 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 co
Summary: MEMORANDUM AND ORDER LAURIE SMITH CAMP, Chief District Judge. Petitioner has filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. 2254 (Filing No. 6), and two Motions for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis (Filing Nos. 2 and 7). 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 cou..
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MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
LAURIE SMITH CAMP, Chief District Judge.
Petitioner has filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 (Filing No. 6), and two Motions for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis (Filing Nos. 2 and 7). 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. Accordingly,
IT IS ORDERED: Petitioner's Motions for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis (Filing Nos. 2 and 7) are granted.
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