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Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis - Prisoners & ICE Detainees

Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis - Prisoners & ICE Detainees

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Instructions: Save the form to your computer, fill in the blanks and return to the court.

Includes instructions and form for filing an APPLICATION, AFFIDAVIT, AUTHORIZATION, AND CERTIFICATE to proceed IN FORMA PAUPERIS pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915 for both PRISONERS and ICE  DETAINEES.

WHO SHOULD USE THIS FORM. Prisoners and ICE detainees who are unable to pay the filing fee and service costs to file a suit with this court should use this in forma pauperis (“IFP”) application. Please note that prisoners and ICE detainees follow different rules when an IFP application is granted.  See the form for more information.