Free Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief - District Court of Connecticut - Connecticut

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT

GARY SADLER v. JOHN ROWLAND, et al.

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PRISONER Case No. 3:01CV1786(CFD)(WIG)

RULING AND ORDER Pending is plaintiff's motion for a copy of the amended complaint. He states that his copy has been lost and he needs a

copy to submit with his motion for leave to amend. Although plaintiff was permitted to file his complaint in forma pauperis pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915, this status only permits him to file the action without prepayment of the filing fee. Plaintiff is not automatically entitled to copies or other See Guinn v. Hoecker, 43 F.3d 1483 (10th Cir. 1994)

materials.

(28 U.S.C. § 1915 does not include right to free copy of any document in record; court may constitutionally require indigent plaintiff to demonstrate need for free copy); Douglas v. Green, 327 F.2d 661, 662 (6th Cir. 1964) ( 28 U.S.C. § 1915 does not include the right to receive copies of court orders without payment). Thus, plaintiff's motion for a free copy is denied. amended complaint is sixteen pages in length. The

Plaintiff may

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receive a copy of the complaint by submitting a check or money order payable to the Clerk of Court in the amount of $8.00. If

plaintiff cannot afford the copy charge, he may file a renewed motion with the court including a copy of his inmate account balance to demonstrate his inability to pay for the copy. Conclusion The Motion for Copy of Amended Complaint [doc. #100] is DENIED without prejudice. SO ORDERED this 17th day of September, 2004, at Bridgeport, Connecticut. /s/ William I. Garfinkel WILLIAM I. GARFINKEL UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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