Opinion
Civil Action No. 09-6192 (NLH).
July 14, 2010
ORDER
The Court having considered Plaintiff's application to proceedin forma pauperis and file the Complaint without prepayment of fees pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915; and the Court having screened the Complaint to determine whether dismissal is warranted pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2); and the Court, for reasons set forth in the Opinion filed herewith, having determined that the claims against Northfield Police Department should be construed as against the City of Northfield;
It is on this 14th day of JULY, 2010;
ORDERED that defendant Northfield Police Department shall be terminated as a defendant, and replaced with defendant "City of Northfield;" and it is further
ORDERED that Plaintiff may proceed in forma pauperis without prepayment of the $350.00 filing fee pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a) and (b); and it is further
ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court is directed to file the Complaint in the above-captioned action; and it is further
ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court shall serve a copy of this order by regular mail on the Attorney General of New Jersey and on the warden of the Central Reception and Assignment Facility; and it is further
ORDERED that Plaintiff is assessed a filing fee of $350.00 and shall pay the entire filing fee in the manner set forth in this order pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(b)(1) and (2), regardless of the outcome of the litigation; and it is further
ORDERED that in each month that the amount in Plaintiff's account exceeds $10.00, until the $350.00 filing fee is paid, the agency having custody of the Plaintiff shall assess, deduct from Plaintiff's account, and forward to the Clerk of the Court payment equal to 20% of the preceding month's income credited to Plaintiff's account, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(b)(2), and each payment shall reference the civil docket number of this action; and it is further
ORDERED that Plaintiff's claim requesting release shall be dismissed; and it is further
ORDERED that Plaintiff's claim requesting damages shall proceed; and it is further
ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court shall issue summons, and the United States Marshal shall serve a copy of the Complaint, summons, and this Order upon the defendants, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(d), with all costs of service advanced by the United States; and it is further
ORDERED that the defendants shall file and serve a responsive pleading within the time specified in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1997e(g)(2); and it is further
ORDERED that, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(1) and § 4(a) of Appendix H of the Local Civil Rules, the Clerk shall notify the plaintiff of the opportunity to apply in writing to the assigned judge for the appointment of pro bono counsel in accordance with the factors set forth in Tabron v. Grace, 6 F.3d 147 (3d Cir. 1993), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 1196 (1994), which sets forth the requirements for eligibility for appointment of pro bono counsel. Plaintiff is advised that such appointment is not automatic; and it is further
ORDERED that the Clerk shall enclose with such notice a copy of Appendix H and a form Application for Appointment of Pro Bono Counsel; and it is finally
ORDERED that, if at any time Plaintiff seeks the appointment of pro bono counsel, pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 5(a) and (d), plaintiff shall (1) serve a copy of the Application for Appointment of Pro Bono Counsel by regular mail upon each party at his last known address, or, if the party is represented in this action by an attorney, upon the party's attorney at the attorney's address, and (2) file a Certificate of Service with the Application for Pro Bono Counsel.