Opinion
Case No.: 1:12-cv-00604-SKO
04-19-2012
RICHARD OCHOA, Plaintiff, v. MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, Commissioner of Social Security, Defendant.
ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S
APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN
FORMA PAUPERIS
(Doc. 4)
Plaintiff Richard Ochoa filed a complaint on April 16, 2012, along with an application to proceed in forma pauperis pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915. Plaintiff amended the application to proceed in forma pauperis on April 18, 2012. (Doc. 4.) Plaintiff's amended application demonstrates entitlement to proceed without prepayment of fees.
Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1. Plaintiff's application to proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED;IT IS SO ORDERED.
2. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to issue a summons; and
3. The United States Marshal is DIRECTED to serve a copy of the complaint, summons, and this order upon the defendant as directed by the plaintiff.
Sheila K. Oberto
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE