Court Orders Petitioner to Pay Filing Fee or Show Cause by May 1, 2026, or Face Dismissal
Case Summary
The court ordered the petitioner to pay a $5 filing fee, apply to proceed in forma pauperis, or show cause by May 1, 2026. Failure to comply may result in dismissal of the habeas corpus petition without further notice.
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TEXT ORDER. Petitioner filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus on April 14, 2026, but did not pay the $5 filing fee or file an application to proceed without prepaying fees or costs (Doc. 1). See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a).
Order · May 11, 2026
The court issued an order.
Key Issues
- • Filing fee requirement
- • In forma pauperis application
- • Potential dismissal for noncompliance
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TEXT ORDER. Petitioner filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus on April 14, 2026, but did not pay the $5 filing fee
Order · May 11, 2026
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Nicholas P. Mizell
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The Story So Far
Petitioner filed a habeas corpus petition on April 14, 2026, but failed to pay the required $5 filing fee or submit an application to proceed without prepayment under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a). Magistrate Judge Nicholas P.
Mizell issued an order on April 17, 2026, directing Petitioner to either pay the filing fee, file an in forma pauperis application, or show cause by May 1, 2026, why the case should not be dismissed for noncompliance. The court warned that failure to comply could lead to dismissal without further notice.
The docket number and court are not specified in the public record. The case remains active but stalled pending Petitioner’s response. The procedural posture hinges on Petitioner’s compliance with the court’s administrative requirements before the petition can proceed to substantive review.
The judge’s order reflects standard gatekeeping to ensure filing fees or fee waivers are addressed early in habeas proceedings. The next steps depend entirely on Petitioner’s action by the May 1 deadline. If Petitioner meets the court’s conditions, the case will move forward.
If not, dismissal is likely without additional hearings or rulings.
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TEXT ORDER. Petitioner filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus on April 14, 2026, but did not pay the $5 filing fee or file an application to proceed without prepaying fees or costs (Doc. 1). See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a). By May 1, 2026, Petitioner must either pay the filing fee, apply to proceed in forma pauperis, or show cause why this case should not be dismissed for failing to either pay or apply to proceed IFP. Failure to do so may result in dismissal of this action without further notice. Si
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Case Timeline
1 eventTEXT ORDER. Petitioner filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus on April 14, 2026, but did not pay the $5 filing fee or file an application to proceed without prepaying fees or costs (Doc. 1). See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a). By May 1, 2026, Petitioner must either pay the filing fee, apply to proceed in forma pauperis, or
The court issued an order.
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