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S.D. Ga. LR 4.2

Effect of In Forma Pauperis Petition

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Where the plaintiff files a complaint and an In Forma Pauperis (IFP) petition:

1. The Clerk shall promptly forward the complaint, IFP petition and any other papers to the Judge to whom it is assigned.

2. If the assigned Judge denies the IFP petition, the plaintiff shall have twenty-one (21) calendar days from the date of service of the order denying the IFP petition to pay the appropriate filing fee. Failure to make timely payment will result in dismissal of the complaint.

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www.gasd.uscourts.gov
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2026-09-18
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fed-district-2026-09-19
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4555d63ddd4d653051ceb8c7c03ae6a99bf16bc7844763115ad8e612cc6651ef
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