Opinion
C.A. NO. C-08-062.
August 14, 2008
ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS ON APPEAL
This action is a petition for writ of habeas corpus filed by a state prisoner pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. On August 11, 2008, petitioner filed a notice of appeal. (D.E. 20). Pending is petitioner's motion to proceed in forma pauperis on appeal. (D.E. 21).
In support of this motion, petitioner also filed a copy of his inmate trust fund account statement. Specifically, it indicates that he currently has a balance of $1.51. Id. at 4. The appellate filing fee is $455.00.
Accordingly, petitioner has established that he is indigent and his motion to proceed in forma pauperis on appeal, (D.E. 21), is hereby GRANTED.
ORDERED.