Akins v. State of Nebraska

Filing 6

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER -Petitioner's Motion for Leave to Process in Forma Pauperis 2 is granted. The next step in this case is for the court to conduct a preliminary review of the habeas corpus petition in accordance with Rule 4 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 cases. The court will conduct this review in its normal course of business.Ordered by Senior Judge Richard G. Kopf. (Copy mailed/ to pro se party)(MKR)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA
SAMAR AKINS,
Petitioner,
v.
STATE OF NEBRASKA,
Respondent.

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4:14CV3216

MEMORANDUM
AND ORDER

Petitioner filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing No. 1) and a Motion
for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis (Filing No. 2). Habeas corpus cases attacking
the legality of a person’s confinement require the payment of a $5.00 filing fee. 28
U.S.C. § 1914(a). However, after considering Petitioner’s financial status, provisional
leave to proceed in forma pauperis will be granted and Petitioner is relieved from
paying the filing fee at this time. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1).
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that: Petitioner’s Motion for Leave to Proceed
in Forma Pauperis (Filing No. 2) is granted. The next step in this case is for the court
to conduct a preliminary review of the habeas corpus petition in accordance with Rule
4 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 cases. The court will conduct this review in its
normal course of business.
DATED this 9th day of January, 2015.
BY THE COURT:
Richard G. Kopf
Senior United States District Judge
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