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506 U.S. 1 113 S.Ct. 397 121 L.Ed.2d 305 James L. MARTINv.DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURT APPEALS et al. MARTIN v. Christine McDERMOTT Nos. 92-5584, 92-5618. Nov. 2, 1992. Rehearing Denied Dec. 7, See , 652. PER CURIAM. Pro se petitioner Martin requests leave to proceed in forma pauperis under Rule 39 of this Court. We deny request pursuant our 39.8. is allowed until November 23, 1992, within which pay the docketing fees required by 38 and submit his petitions compliance with Court's 33. also direct Clerk not accept any further for certiorari from noncriminal matters unless he pays fee submits petition 2 a notorious abuser process. first invoked 39.8 status last November. Zatko California, 502 ----, 112 355, 116 293 (1991) (per curiam). At that time, we noted had filed 45 past 10 years, 15 preceding years alone. Although was granted file these petitions, all were denied without recorded dissent. In invoking 39.8, observed "unique—not merely among those who seek pauperis, but have paid filing fees—because [he has] repeatedly made totally frivolous demands on limited resources." Id., at ---- - S.Ct., 356-357. Unfortunately, has continued accustomed ways. 3 Since him year, nine Court respect four petitions,1 remaining five outright.2 Two additional are before us today, bringing total number year 11. With arguable exception one see Knox, 620, 642 (Stevens, J., joined Blackmun, concurring denial certiorari), Martin's filings, including been demonstrably frivolous. 4 Zatko, warned "[f]uture similar filings [Martin] will merit measures." U.S., 357. As recognized, "[e]very paper Court, no matter how repetitious or frivolous, requires some portion institution's resources. A part responsibility resources allocated way promotes interests justice." re McDonald, 489 180, 184, 109 993, 996, 103 158 (1989) Consideration does promote end. 5 entered orders present two previous occasions prevent pro petitioners extraordinary relief. Sindram, 498 177, 111 596, 599 curiam); supra. case involve abuse an writ, rather writ certiorari, pattern similarly deleterious effect "fair allocation judicial supra, 597. result, same concerns led enter barring prospective Sindram McDonald require such action here. 6 regret necessity taking step, refusal heed earlier warning leaves choice. His cases, so limit sanction accordingly. The order therefore petitioning challenge criminal sanctions might be imposed him. But it free consider claims abused 7 It ordered. 8 Justice STEVENS, whom BLACKMUN joins, dissenting. 9 my opinion could used more effectively simply denying than drafting, entering, policing enters today. theoretical administrative benefit may derive kind far outweighed shadow casts great tradition open access characterized history prior its unprecedented decisions curiam) I continue adhere views expressed dissenting opinions Talamini Allstate Insurance Co., 470 1067, 105 1824, 85 125 (1985), app. dism'd concurring). Smith, 49, --- (1992); Delaware, 45, Sparks, 47, 505 2989, 120 867 (1992). Delaware Law School Widener University, 403, (1991); 663, 754 Medical Center 609, 631 (1991).

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