Summary
This United States District Court for the District of Nevada order denies the pro se plaintiff’s initial short-form application to proceed in forma pauperis due to insufficient financial disclosures. Citing Ninth Circuit precedent and local court rules, the court outlines the requirements for demonstrating indigency under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1) and identifies specific deficiencies in the plaintiff’s submitted affidavit. The court grants the plaintiff an opportunity to cure these defects by filing a long-form IFP application or paying the full $405 filing fee by September 24, 2025.
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Questions Presented
- Whether the plaintiff satisfies the statutory requirements for in forma pauperis status under 28 U.S.C. §1915(a)(1).
Holdings
- The IFP application is denied without prejudice because the affidavit is deficient; plaintiff must submit a complete long‑form IFP application or pay the filing fee.
Key quotations
“The applicant's affidavit must state the facts regarding the individual's poverty “with some particularity, definiteness and certainty.” United States v. McQuade, 647 F.2d at 940.” (at 940)
Factual background
Latosha L. Campbell filed a short‑form in forma pauperis application asserting no income, assets, and only $23 in a bank account, but answered several financial questions with “NA” and provided minimal explanations.
Procedural history
Plaintiff filed a short‑form IFP application that was found deficient; the court denied the application without prejudice and ordered plaintiff to file a long‑form IFP application or pay the filing fee.
Remand instructions
Plaintiff may file a complete Long Form IFP application curing the deficiencies, or pay the $405 filing fee.