Hudson v. Houston
Filing
5
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. After considering Petitioner's financial status as shown in the records of this court, provisional leave to proceed in forma pauperis will be granted and Petitioner is relieved from paying the fee at this time. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Kopf. (Copy mailed to pro se party)(GJG)
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA ELMORE HUDSON, Petitioner, v. ROBERT HOUSTON, Respondent. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) 8:09CV438
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
Petitioner has filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 (filing no. 1), a Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis (filing no. 2), and a copy of his prisoner account statement (filing no. 3). Habeas corpus cases attacking the legality of a person's confinement require the payment of a $5.00 fee. 28 U.S.C. § 1914(a). However, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1)-(2), and after considering Petitioner's financial status as shown in the records of this court, provisional leave to proceed in forma pauperis will be granted and Petitioner is relieved from paying the fee at this time. December 10, 2009. BY THE COURT: Richard G. Kopf United States District Judge
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