McDaniel v. Berkeley County Jail et al

Filing 18

ORDER directing Clerk not to authorize service and advising plaintiff to notify Clerk in writing of any change of address. Plaintiff has incurred a debt to the U.S.A. in the amount of $350. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas E Rogers, III on 04/30/2014. (dsto, )

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Jordan McDaniel,
Plaintiff,

vs.
Berkeley County Jail, and
Medical Provider, Southern Health,
Defendants.

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This is a civil action filed by a local prisoner. Under Local Civil Rule 73.02(B)(2) of the
United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, pretrial proceedings in this action
have been referred to the assigned United States Magistrate Judge.
PAYMENT OF THE FILING FEE:
By filing this case, Plaintiff has incurred a debt to the United States of America in the amount
of $350. See 28 U.S.C. § 1914. This debt is not dischargeable in the event Plaintiff seeks relief
under the bankruptcy provisions of the United States Code. See 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(17). A prisoner
is permitted to file a civil action without prepayment of fees or security therefor under 28 U.S.C. §
1915. Plaintiff has submitted a Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. ECF No. 2. A review
of the Motion reveals that Plaintiff does not have the funds to prepay the filing fee.
Plaintiff’s Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis is granted.
TO THE CLERK OF COURT:
This case is subject to summary dismissal based on an initial screening conducted pursuant
to 28 U.S.C. §1915 and/or 28 U.S.C. § 1915A. Therefore, the Clerk of Court shall not issue any
summonses nor shall the Clerk of Court forward this matter to the United States Marshal for service
of process at this time.
IT IS SO ORDERED.

April 30, 2014
Florence, South Carolina

s/ Thomas E. Rogers, III
Thomas E. Rogers, III
United States Magistrate Judge