Rotroff v. Ahlin, et al.

Filing 7

ORDER GRANTING Application to Proceed in Forma Pauperis 2 , 3 , signed by Magistrate Judge Michael J. Seng on 12/13/13. (Hellings, J)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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DENIS K. ROTROFF,

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1:13-cv-02017 MJS (PC)

Plaintiff,
ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION
TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS

v.
PAM AHLIN, et al.,

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(ECF Nos. 2 & 3)

Defendant(s).

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Plaintiff Denis K. Rotroff (“Plaintiff”) is a civil detainee proceeding pro se in a civil

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rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. ' 1983. Individuals detained pursuant to California

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Welfare and Institutions Code ' 6600 et seq. are civil detainees and are not prisoners

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within the meaning of the Prison Litigation Reform Act. Page v. Torrey, 201 F.3d 1136,

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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

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

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IT IS SO ORDERED.
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Dated:

December 13, 2013

/s/

Michael J. Seng

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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