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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN

DEKATOR MATTHEW THORPE, Plaintiff, v. DANE COUNTY, WI., STATE OF WI., MAJORIE SCHUETT and NICHOLE RETALLICK, Defendants. Plaintiff Dekator Thorpe has filed a proposed civil complaint. Plaintiff asks for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and has supported his request with an affidavit of indigency. The factors for determining whether plaintiff qualifies for indigent status are: ! From plaintiff's annual gross income, the court subtracts $3,700 for each dependent excluding the plaintiff. ! If the balance is less than $16,000, the plaintiff may proceed without any prepayment of fees and costs. ! If the balance is greater than $16,000 but less than $32,000, the plaintiff must prepay half the fees and costs. ! ! If the balance is greater than $32,000, the plaintiff must prepay all fees and costs. Substantial assets or debts require individual consideration. ORDER 13-cv-390-wmc

In this case, plaintiff's monthly income is $740 a month, which makes plaintiff's annual income $8,880. Plaintiff has one dependent and no assets. Because plaintiff's income is less than $16,000, he can proceed without any prepayment of fees or costs. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that plaintiff Dekator Thorpe's complaint is taken under advisement. As soon as the court's calendar permits, plaintiff's complaint will be screened pursuant to 28 U.S.C.

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