Pattison v. Morrow et al

Filing 4

ORDER that the motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis 1 is DENIED. Petitioner shall have thirty (30) days from the date this order is entered in which to have the full $5 filing fee sent to the Clerk. Failure to do so may result in the dismissal of this action. Signed by Judge Kent J. Dawson on 2/28/12. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ECS, 2 copies of order to petitioner)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
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DISTRICT OF NEVADA
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DANTE PATTISON,

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Petitioner,
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COLE MORROW, et al.,
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Respondents.
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2:12-cv-00315-KJD-PAL
ORDER

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This action is a pro se petition for a writ of habeas corpus filed pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254,

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by a Nevada state prisoner. Petitioner has submitted a motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis

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and a petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Based on the information regarding petitioner's financial

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status, the motion shall be denied. Petitioner will need to pay the full filing fee of $5. However,

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petitioner shall be given an opportunity to pay the fee in this action prior to dismissal.

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IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis

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(ECF No. 1) is DENIED. Petitioner shall have thirty (30) days from the date this order is entered in

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which to have the full $5 filing fee sent to the Clerk. Failure to do so may result in the dismissal of

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this action.

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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk SHALL SEND petitioner two copies of this

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order. Petitioner is ordered to make the necessary arrangements to have one copy of this order

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attached to the check in the amount of the full $5 filing fee.

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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk shall RETAIN the petition but not file it at
this time.
DATED: February 28, 2012

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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