James Payne v. Audrey King

Filing 11

ORDER GRANTING Motion to Proceed in Forma Pauperis 4 , signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 4/24/14. (Hellings, J)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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1:14-cv-00538 BAM (HC)

JAMES PAYNE,

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Petitioner,

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v.

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AUDREY KING,

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ORDER GRANTING MOTION
TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
(Document#4)

Respondent.

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Petitioner is a civil detainee who challenges his commitment pursuant to California’s

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Sexually Violent Predators Act. Petitioner is proceeding with a petition for writ of habeas corpus
purportedly pursuant to 28 U.S.C. ' 2241.
Petitioner has filed a motion to proceed in forma pauperis and a declaration in support of

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the application. Examination of these documents reveals that petitioner is unable to afford the
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costs of this action.
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Accordingly, the motion to proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED. See 28 U.S.C. '
1915.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated:

/s/ Barbara

April 24, 2014

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A. McAuliffe

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UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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