Barnes v. Nevens et al

Filing 3

ORDER that 1 Motion/Application for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis is DENIED. Petitioner shall have thirty (30) days from the date this order is entered in which to have the $5.00 filing fee sent to the Clerk. FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk shall RETAIN the petition but not file it at this time. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 1/20/15. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MMM)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF NEVADA

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DEMAR RAHYMES BARNES,
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Petitioner,

Case No. 2:14-cv-01946-RFB-PAL

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vs.

ORDER

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D.W. NEVEN, et al.,
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Respondents.
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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 to proceed in forma pauperis is denied. Petitioner must pay the $5.00 filing fee for

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habeas corpus actions. 28 U.S.C. § 1914(a). Petitioner shall be given an opportunity to pay the fee in

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this action.

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

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

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to have the $5.00 filing fee sent to the Clerk. Failure to do so may result in the dismissal of 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 attached

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to the check in the amount of the $5.00 filing fee.

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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk shall RETAIN the petition but not file it at this
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DATED this 20th day of January, 2015.

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RICHARD F. BOULWARE, II
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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