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Judge Stan Baker denies motions to proceed in forma pauperis filed by John Randall Futch

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Chief District Judge R. Stan Baker denied two motions filed by John Randall Futch to proceed in forma pauperis. The court ordered Futch to pay the appropriate filing fee within twenty-one days of the order dated February 25, 2026.

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ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS 6 of the U.S. Magistrate Judge as the opinion of this Court, denying 2 and 9 Motions for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by John Randall Futch. Plaintiff is DIRECTED to

Order · May 10, 2026

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Key Issues

  • Motion to proceed in forma pauperis
  • Filing fee requirement
  • Court order compliance
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ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS 6 of the U.S. Magistrate Judge as the opinion of this Court, denying 2 and 9

Order · May 10, 2026

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The Story So Far

Updated 2 days, 11 hours ago

Chief District Judge R. Stan Baker denied two motions filed by John Randall Futch to proceed in forma pauperis. The court adopted the magistrate judge's report and recommendations as its opinion.

The motions sought permission for Futch to file without paying the usual court fees. The judge directed Futch to pay the required filing fee within 21 days of the order's service date. The order was entered on February 25, 2026.

The case remains active, but Futch must comply with the fee requirement to continue. The court has not disclosed the underlying claims or the case docket number. The denial signals the court's unwillingness to waive fees for this plaintiff at this stage.

Without payment, the case risks dismissal for failure to prosecute. The next procedural steps depend on Futch's response to the fee directive. The court's order reflects a routine gatekeeping function to manage court resources and deter frivolous filings.

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ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS 6 of the U.S. Magistrate Judge as the opinion of this Court, denying 2 and 9 Motions for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by John Randall Futch. Plaintiff is DIRECTED to submit the appropriate filing fee within twenty-one days of the service date of this Order. Signed by Chief District Judge R. Stan Baker on February 25, 2026. (jrb)

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Order May 10, 2026

ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS 6 of the U.S. Magistrate Judge as the opinion of this Court, denying 2 and 9 Motions for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by John Randall Futch. Plaintiff is DIRECTED to submit the appropriate filing fee within twenty-one days of the service date of this Order. Signed

The court issued an order.

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