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E.D. Tenn. L.R. 4.4

Prepayment of Fees

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The Clerk shall require advance payment of fees before any civil action, suit or proceeding

(other than those authorized to be brought in forma pauperis) is filed. Once a filing fee has been

paid, it may not be returned to counsel for any party, or to any unrepresented party, except by order

of the Court.

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2026-09-18
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fed-district-2026-09-19
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