Opinion
1:23-cv-00592-SAB
04-19-2023
CHRIS EPPERSON, Plaintiff, v. U.S. SUPREME COURT, Defendant.
ORDER DENYING APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS WITHOUT PREJUDICE AND REQUIRING PLAINTIFF TO FILE LONG FORM APPLICATION OR PAY FILING FEE (ECF No. 2) TWENTY-ONE DAY DEADLINE
Plaintiff Chris Epperson, proceeding pro se, filed a complaint in this action on April 18, 2023. (ECF No. 1.) Plaintiff did not pay the filing fee in this action and instead filed an application to proceed in forma pauperis pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915. (ECF No. 2.) However, Plaintiff's application does not contain sufficient information for the Court to determine if he is entitled to proceed in this action without prepayment of fees.
Accordingly, the Court will order Plaintiff to complete and file an Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Long Form) - AO 239. If Plaintiff is unwilling to complete and submit the long form application, Plaintiff must pay the filing fee in full.
Based upon the foregoing, it is HEREBY ORDERED that:
1. Plaintiff's application to proceed in forma pauperis is DENIED without prejudice;
2. The Clerk of the Court is directed to forward an Application to Proceed in District
Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Long Form) - AO 239 to Plaintiff;
3. Within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this order, Plaintiffs shall either (1) pay the $402.00 filing fee for this action, or (2) complete and file the enclosed Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Long Form) - AO 239; and
4. If Plaintiff fails to comply with this order, this action shall be dismissed for failure to pay the filing fee, failure to comply with a court order, and failure to prosecute.
IT IS SO ORDERED.