Opinion
Civil Action 23-CV-4374
01-09-2024
ZUMAR H. DUBOSE Plaintiff v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendant
ORDER
NITZA I. QUINONES ALEJANDRO, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT JUDGE
AND NOW, this day 9th of January 2024, upon consideration of Zumar H. DuBose's motion to proceed in forma pauperis, (ECF No. 1), Prisoner Trust Fund Account Statement, (ECF No. 3), and pro se Complaint (ECF No. 2), it is ORDERED that:
1. The motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915.
2. Zumar H. DuBose, #20472-509, shall pay the full filing fee of $350 in installments, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(b), regardless of the outcome of this case. The Court directs the Warden of FCI-Philadelphia or other appropriate official to assess an initial filing fee of 20% of the greater of (a) the average monthly deposits to DuBose's inmate account; or (b) the average monthly balance in DuBose's inmate account for the six-month period immediately preceding the filing of this case. The Warden or other appropriate official shall calculate, collect, and forward the initial payment assessed pursuant to this Order to the Court with a reference to the docket number for this case. In each succeeding month when the amount in DuBose's inmate trust fund account exceeds $10.00, the Warden or other appropriate official shall forward payments to the Clerk of Court equaling 20% of the preceding month's income credited to DuBose's inmate account until the fees are paid. Each payment shall refer to the docket number for this case.
3. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Order to the Warden of FCI-Philadelphia.
4. The Complaint is DEEMED filed.
5. DuBose's Complaint is DISMISSED, with prejudice, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii).
6. The Clerk of Court is directed to mark this matter CLOSED.