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The document is an 'In Forma Pauperis Affidavit' used in the Louisiana Judicial District Court, allowing individuals to request permission to litigate without prepayment of court costs due to financial hardship. It requires detailed personal and financial information, including income, expenses, dependents, and assets. The affidavit must be sworn before a notary public and includes sections for witness affirmation and legal service program declaration. The document emphasizes that being granted this privilege does not exempt the individual from paying costs if judgment is rendered against them.

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What is the federal rule of civil procedure in forma pauperis?

A party may file a motion to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis in the court of appeals within 30 days after service of the notice prescribed in Rule 24(a)(4). The motion must include a copy of the affidavit filed in the district court and the district courts statement of reasons for its action.

What is appeal in forma pauperis?

In forma pauperis is a Latin term meaning in the manner of a pauper . A suit brought in forma pauperis allows a poor person to bring suit without incurring the costs of the suit. Proceeding in forma pauperis is not a right, and is subject to the discretion of the court.

What is a forma pauperis affidavit?

In Forma Pauperis Status for Non-Prisoners. If you are not a prisoner and paid the filing fee at the beginning of your case in the district court, but are indigent or cannot afford to pay the fees on appeal, you may file a motion to proceed in forma pauperis, with an affidavit of poverty, in the district court.

How do you appeal in forma pauperis?

21.6 Proceedings in forma pauperis. Title 28 U.S.C. 1915 provides for the commencement, prosecution or defense of any suit, action, or proceeding without prepayment of fees and costs. Witnesses shall attend as in other cases.

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