Jr Thomas v. LVMPD et al

Filing 3

ORDER that Plaintiff shall either make the necessary arrangements to pay the filing fee, accompanied by a copy of this order, or file an Application to Proceed in Forma Pauperis by 1/25/2017. The Clerk of the Court shall send Plaintiff a blank application form. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe on 1/4/2017. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - IFP form/instructions mailed to Plaintiff - SLD)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
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DISTRICT OF NEVADA
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MARK THOMAS, JR.,
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Plaintiff(s),
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LVMPD, et al.,
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Defendant(s).
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Case No. 2:16-cv-03019-JAD-NJK
ORDER

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Plaintiff is proceeding in this action pro se, and submitted a complaint in an effort to initiate this

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case. Docket No. 1. Plaintiff has not, however, submitted the required filing fee or requested authority

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pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915 to proceed in forma pauperis. In order to proceed with his case, Plaintiff must

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either pay the filing fee or submit the affidavit required by § 1915 showing an inability to prepay fees and

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costs or give security for them.

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Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED:

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Plaintiff shall either make the necessary arrangements to pay the filing fee, accompanied by
a copy of this order, or file an Application to Proceed in Forma Pauperis.

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The Clerk of the Court shall send Plaintiff a blank application form.

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Plaintiff must comply with this order no later than January 25, 2017. Failure to comply will

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result in a recommendation to the District Judge that this case be dismissed for failure to

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comply with this order.

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Dated: January 4, 2017
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NANCY J. KOPPE
United States Magistrate Judge