Proceedings In Forma Pauperis

The Court may authorize the commencement, prosecution or defense of any civil or criminal action or proceeding, or any appeal (except Prisoner Litigation Reform Act actions), without prepayment of fees and costs or security, by a person who affirms by affidavit that he or she is unable to pay costs or give security as provided in 28 U.S.C. § 1915. In all civil cases initiated without payment of fees and costs, the plaintiff shall stipulate in an affidavit that any recovery in the action shall, pursuant to the order of the Court, be paid to the Clerk of Court, who shall pay therefrom any remaining unpaid costs taxed against the plaintiff and remit the balance to the plaintiff or the plaintiff’s attorney. Contempt and Sanctions