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Nature of Suit Code: 320
Nature of Suit: Assault, Libel, and Slander
Cause of Action: 28:1332 Diversity-Libel,Assualt,Slander

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

KIRELL FRANCIS BETTIS, )

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Plaintiff, )

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JOHN WALSH, AMERICA’S MOST )

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Defendants. )

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1:06cv0782 AWI DLB

ORDER REQUIRING PLAINTIFF TO 

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN

FORMA PAUPERIS OR PAY FILING FEE

Plaintiff KIRELL FRANCIS BETTIS, a state prisoner proceeding pro se, filed the instant

defamation action on May 1, 2006. On June 20, 2006, the case was transferred to the Fresno

Division of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California.

Along with his complaint, Plaintiff filed a “Declaration” in support of his request to

proceed in forma pauperis. He also attaches a certified copy of his prison trust account statement

pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(2). 

Although Plaintiff submitted a proper certified copy of his prison trust account statement,

a “declaration” is insufficient for the Court to determine whether Plaintiff may proceed in forma

pauperis. Plaintiff must submit an application to proceed in forma pauperis on the appropriate

form pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915. 

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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. The Clerk’s Office shall send Plaintiff the appropriate form for application to

proceed in forma pauperis; and

2. Within thirty (30) days of the date of service of this order, Plaintiff shall

submit a completed application to proceed in forma pauperis, or in the alternative, pay the $350

filing fee for this action. Failure to comply with this order will result in a recommendation that

this action be dismissed.

IT IS SO ORDERED. 

Dated: June 23, 2006 /s/ Dennis L. Beck 

3b142a UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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