Cruz v. Ahlin, et al.

Filing 4

ORDER GRANTING Application to Proceed in Forma Pauperis 2 , signed by Magistrate Judge Gary S. Austin on 7/2/13. (Hellings, J)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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PETER CASEY CRUZ,

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Plaintiff,

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1:13-cv-00988 GSA (PC)
ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION
TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS

v.
(DOCUMENT #2)

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PAMELA AHLIN, et al.,

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Defendants.
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Plaintiff is a civil detainee proceeding pro se in a civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §

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1983. Individuals detained pursuant to California Welfare and Institutions Code § 6600 et seq. are

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civil detainees and are not prisoners within the meaning of the Prison Litigation Reform Act. Page

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v. Torrey, 201 F.3d 1136, 1140 (9th Cir. 2000)

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In the instant action, plaintiff filed an application to proceed in forma pauperis.

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Examination of these documents reveals that plaintiff is unable to afford the costs of this action.

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Accordingly, the motion to proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated:
220hhe

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July 2, 2013

/s/ Gary S. Austin
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE