US · rules
N.D. W. Va. LR PL P 32
Filing a Pro Se Complaint Pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act
(“FTCA”).
(a) Proceeding Under the FTCA: An FTCA complaint may be filed by a
prisoner against the United States for claims for property damage, personal injury or
death caused by the negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of an employee of the
federal government while acting within the scope of his or her office of employment.
(b) Use of Court-Approved Forms: To properly file a complaint pursuant to the
FTCA, pro se prisoners must use the Court-approved form titled “Complaint Pursuant to
the Federal Torts Claims Act (FTCA)” and must answer every question and complete the
form in its entirety.
Provenance
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- www.wvnd.uscourts.gov
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- 2026-09-18
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- fed-district-2026-09-19
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