Opinion
C.A. Nos. 02-868
07-21-2015
RICHARD HOLLIHAN, JR., Petitioner, v. SOBINA, et al., Respondents.
Judge Arthur J. Schwab
MEMORANDUM ORDER
Petitioner requests that the Court grant him in forma pauperis status and provide him with copies of documents in his cases at no cost. The in forma pauperis statute, 28 U.S.C. § 1915, allows for the waiver of prepayment of filing fees but does not provide for the payment of any other litigation expenses. There is no statute this Court is aware of that authorizes the court to commit federal funds to pay for expenses in a civil litigation matter. Tabron v. Grace, 6 F.3d 147, 158-159 (3d Cir. 1993). Therefore,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner's Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and to provide him with copies free of cost is DENIED.
AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner's Motion for this Court to send the requested documents directly to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals is DENIED. Dated: July 21, 2015
/s/ Lisa Pupo Lenihan
United States Magistrate Judge
Lisa Pupo Lenihan