Stayner, Joan v. Rock County Sheriff Dept. et al

Filing 3

ORDER on ifp request: Complaint taken under advisement for screening. Signed by Magistrate Judge Peter A. Oppeneer on 4/10/2013. (jef),(ps)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN

JOAN F. STAYNER,
Plaintiff,
v.

ORDER
13-cv-239-wmc

ROCK COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT.,
ROBERT D. SPODEN, Sheriff
and ROBERT LEE JACKSON, Deputy Sheriff,
Defendants.

Plaintiff Joan Stayner, who proceeds pro se, has filed a proposed civil complaint.
Plaintiff has asked for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and has supported her request with an
affidavit of indigency. The factors for determining whether plaintiff qualifies for indigent status
are:
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From plaintiff’s annual gross income, the court subtracts $3700 for each
dependent excluding the plaintiff.

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If the balance is less than $16,000, the plaintiff may proceed without any
prepayment of fees and costs.

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If the balance is greater than $16,000 but less than $32,000, the plaintiff must
prepay half the fees and costs.

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If the balance is greater than $32,000, the plaintiff must prepay all fees and costs.

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Substantial assets or debts require individual consideration.

Plaintiff has no dependants and is not currently employed. She lives with her boyfriend
who is supporting her at this time. Because plaintiff’s income is less than $16,000, she can
proceed without any prepayment of fees or costs.
Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that plaintiff Joan Stayner’s complaint is taken under
advisement. As soon as the court’s calendar permits, plaintiff’s complaint will be screened
pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915 to determine whether the case must be dismissed either because

the complaint is frivolous or malicious, fails to state a claim on which relief may be granted or
seeks monetary relief against a defendant who is immune from such relief. Plaintiff will be
notified promptly when such a decision has been made. In the meantime, if plaintiff needs to
communicate with the court about this case, he should be sure to write the case number shown
above on her communication.
Entered this 10th day of April, 2013.
BY THE COURT:

/s/
PETER OPPENEER
Magistrate Judge

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