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Appendix II: Prisoner Forms (ALL)

Individual Forms

Complaint Sample

Civil Rights Complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983

Habeas Petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2241

Habeas Petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2254

Motion to Vacate Sentence under 28 U.S.C. § 2255

Application to Proceed without Prepayment of Costs (In Forma Pauperis)

Consent to Collection of Fees from Trust Account

Prisoner Trust Account Form

Consent to Proceed before a Magistrate Judge

Certificate of Service Sample

Notice of Appeal

Electronic Noticing

Appendix II: Non-Prisoner Forms (ALL)

Individual Forms

How to Register for E-Filing via PACER

Complaint Sample

Application to Proceed without Prepayment of Costs (In Forma Pauperis)

Summons (AO 440)

Summons (FOIA)

Civil Cover Sheet (JS 44)

Civil Nature of Suit Code Descriptions

Consent to Proceed before a Magistrate Judge

Affidavit of Service Sample

Certificate of Service Sample

Notice of Appeal

 

E-Filing is available 24/7. The Clerk’s Office is open 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. There is an after-hours drop box and time stamp available at the Third Street entrance to the courthouse. However, documents that are labeled UNDER SEAL should only be filed during regular business hours at the Clerk's Office and not left in the after-hours drop box.