HANSEN v. FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS et al

Filing 5

ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. The complaint is now subject to the screening requirement of 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(b). The court will direct the further development of any claim which is not dismissed on this basis. The parties will be notified when this determination has been made. Copy to plaintiff via US Mail. Signed by Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson on 3/23/2012. (RSF)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF INDIANA
SCOTT KELLY HANSEN,
Plaintiff,
vs.
FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS,
et al.,
Defendants.

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2:12-cv-36-JMS-WGH

Entry Concerning Selected Matters
The court, having considered the above action and the matters which are
pending, makes the following rulings:
1.
The plaintiff’s request to proceed in forma pauperis (dkt 2) is granted.
The assessment of even an initial partial filing fee is not feasible at this time.
2.
The complaint is now subject to the screening requirement of 28 U.S.C.
§ 1915A(b). Lagerstrom v. Kingston, 463 F.3d 621, 624 (7th Cir. 2006). This statute
directs that the court dismiss a complaint or any claim within a complaint which
"(1) is frivolous, malicious, or fails to state a claim upon which relief may be
granted; or (2) seeks monetary relief from a defendant who is immune from such
relief." Id. The court will direct the further development of any claim which is not
dismissed on this basis. The parties will be notified when this determination has
been made.
IT IS SO ORDERED.

03/23/2012
Date: __________________

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Hon. Jane Magnus-Stinson, Judge
United States District Court
Southern District of Indiana

Distribution:
SCOTT KELLY HANSEN
40835-060
TERRE HAUTE U.S. PENITENTIARY
Inmate Mail/Parcels
P.O. BOX 33
TERRE HAUTE, IN 47808