Kevin L. Ballard v. NDCS et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the District of Nebraska grants Kevin L. Ballard’s motion to proceed in forma pauperis in his action against NDCS and related defendants. The court orders him to pay an initial partial filing fee of $2.38 within 30 days and directs his institution to collect subsequent monthly payments under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(b). The court also directs the Clerk’s Office to establish a payment deadline and conduct an initial review of the claims.

Holdings

1. Plaintiff is permitted to proceed in forma pauperis.
2. A prisoner proceeding in forma pauperis remains responsible for the full $350 filing fee and must pay an initial partial filing fee followed by monthly installment payments under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(b).

Questions Presented

1. Whether Plaintiff should be permitted to proceed in forma pauperis.
2. What filing-fee obligations and payment procedures apply to a prisoner proceeding in forma pauperis under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(b).

Disposition

other