Dustin M. Kinnett v. State of Ohio et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio adopted a magistrate judge’s report and recommendation concerning Plaintiff Dustin M. Kinnett’s motion to proceed in forma pauperis. The court denied the motion and ordered Plaintiff to pay the $405.00 filing fee within 30 days, warning that failure to pay could result in dismissal for failure to prosecute.

Holdings

1. Plaintiff's motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied, and Plaintiff must pay the $405 filing fee.
2. Plaintiff was ordered to pay the $405 filing fee within 30 days, with failure to pay potentially resulting in dismissal for failure to prosecute.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Plaintiff should be permitted to proceed in forma pauperis.
2. Whether the district court should adopt the magistrate judge's Report and Recommendation in the absence of objections.

Disposition

other