James Byars v. Attorney Grievance Commission

Michigan Supreme Court · March 31, 2020 · No. SC: 161191; AGC: 2065-13

Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court denied a prisoner's motion to waive filing fees, holding that MCL 600.2963 requires a prisoner pursuing a civil action to be liable for filing fees. The court ordered an initial partial payment of $24 and monthly deductions of 50% of deposits to the prisoner's account until the $400 balance is paid, with dismissal of the complaint for non-compliance. This order addresses prisoner litigation filing fees, partial payment plans, and the prohibition on new filings until the fee is paid in full under Michigan law.

Holdings

  1. The motion to waive fees is denied because MCL 600.2963 requires a prisoner pursuing a civil action to be liable for filing fees.

Questions Presented

  1. Whether the court should waive filing fees for a prisoner plaintiff.

Disposition

other

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