Opinion
Case No. 4:03-cv-57.
November 24, 2008
ORDER
On April 15, 2003, Petitioner filed a petition for habeas relief, and has paid the full filing fee of $5.00. 28 U.S.C. § 1914(a). Presently before the court is Petitioner's Notice of Request for In Forma Pauperis Status. This court may authorize the commencement of a habeas corpus action without the prepayment of the filing fee for a person who cannot afford the costs of bringing the action. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1). Because Petitioner has already paid the filing fee and effected service on the Respondent, his request to proceed in forma pauperis is not necessary.
Accordingly, Petitioner's application for leave to proceed in forma pauperis (docket #111) is DENIED.
So ordered.