Knowlin v. Wurl-Koth et al

Filing 77

ORDER granting request to proceed in forma pauperis on appeal. Plaintiff to submit initial partial appeal filing fee of $1.13 by 11/4/10. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker on 10/28/10. (elc),(ps)

Knowlin, Lee v. Wurl-Koth, Julianne et al.

Doc. 77

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT F O R THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN

L E E KNOWLIN, Plaintiff, v. 09-cv-531-wmc JU L IA N N E WURL-KOTH, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections; M A R K HEISE, Corrections Services M a n ager , Bureau of Offender Classification an d Movement; GERALD KONITZER, S e cto r Chief, Bureau of Offender Classification an d Movement; D e fe n d a n t s . ORDER

As directed in this court's order of October 5, 2010, plaintiff Lee Knowlin has submitted a certified copy of his trust fund account statement so that a determination may be made whether he is indigent for the purpose of proceeding on appeal in forma pauperis and if he is, what amount must be assessed under the 1996 Prison Litigation Reform Act as an initial partial payment of the fee for filing his appeal. (In the October 5 order, the court found that plaintiff's appeal is not taken in bad faith and that he is not barred by the three strikes provision of 28 U.S.C. § 1915(g) from proceeding with his appeal in forma pauperis.) From plaintiff's trust fund account statement, I conclude that he is qualifies for indigent status. Further, I assess plaintiff an initial partial payment of the $455 fee for filing his appeal in the amount of $1.13. ORDER IT IS ORDERED that plaintiff Lee Knowlin's request for leave to proceed in forma pauperis on appeal is GRANTED. Plaintiff may have until November 4, 2010, in which to submit a check or money order made payable to the clerk of court in the amount of $1.13. If, by November 4,

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2010, plaintiff fails to pay the initial partial payment or explain his failure to do so, then I will advise the court of appeals of his noncompliance in paying the assessment so that it may take whatever steps it deems appropriate with respect to this appeal. Further, the clerk of court is requested to insure that the court's financial records reflect plaintiff's obligation to pay the $1.13 initial partial payment and the remainder of the $455 fee in monthly installments.

Entered this 28th day of October, 2010. BY THE COURT: /s/ STEPHEN L. CROCKER Magistrate Judge

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