Petitions or Complaints In Forma Pauperis
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
(a) Prisoners (1) Habeas Corpus Petitions. A prisoner seeking leave to proceed in forma pauperis in a habeas corpus action must file a fully completed Application to Proceed Without Prepayment of Fees or a motion and affidavit that includes the same information. An application form may be obtained from the Clerk. No filing fee is required for motions filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2255.
Civil Rights Actions and All Other Civil Complaints. Prisoners seeking leave to proceed without prepayment of the entire filing fee must comply with the requirements of the Prison Litigation Reform Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(2) (1996). (2) (b) Non-Prisoners. A non-prisoner seeking leave to proceed in forma pauperis in a civil action must file a fully completed Application to Proceed Without Prepayment of Fees or a motion and affidavit that includes the same information.
An application form may be obtained from the Clerk. The Court may order production of additional documents as necessary. 5
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