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WAWD (Rev. 2/ ) IFP and Written Consent

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT Western District of Washington

Case Number:

Plaintiff

vs. DECLARATION AND APPLICATION

TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS

AND WRITTEN CONSENT FOR

PAYMENT OF COSTS

Defendant(s)

DECLARATION AND APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS

I (print your name) declare I am the plaintiff in this case; I believe I am entitled to relief; and I am unable to pay the costs of this proceeding or give security therefor. The nature of my action is briefly stated as follows:

In support of this application, I answer all of the following questions:

1. Are you presently employed?

Yes Total amount of net monthly salary (take home pay) $

Name and address of employer

No Date of last employment Total amount of last net monthly salary $

2. If married, is your spouse presently employed? Not married

Yes Total amount of spouse's net monthly salary (take home pay) $

Name and address of employer

No Date of spouse's last employment Total amount of last net monthly salary $

3. For the past twelve months, list the amount of money you and/or your spouse have received from any ofthe following sources.

a. Business, profession or other self-employment $ b. Income from rent, interest or dividends $ c. Pensions, annuities or life insurance payments $ d. Disability, unemployment, workers compensation or public assistance $e. Gifts or inheritances $ f. Money received from child support or alimony $ g. Describe any other source of income $

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4. List the amount for each of the following for you and/or your spouse:

Cash on hand $ Checking Account $ Savings Account $

5. Do you and/or your spouse own or have any interest in any real estate, stocks, bonds, notes, retirementplans, automobiles, or other valuable property (excluding ordinary household furnishings and clothing)? If Yes, describe the property and state its approximate value:

Yes $

No

6. Are any persons dependent upon you or your spouse for support? If Yes, state their relationship to youor your spouse, and indicate how much is contributed toward their support each month. (Do not include names of minor children. )

Yes $

No

7. Describe the types of monthly expenses you incur, such as housing, transportation, utilities, loanpayments, or other regular monthly expenses and the amount spent each month.

$

8. Provide any other information that will help explain why you cannot pay court fees and costs.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on: (Date) Signature of Plaintiff

WRITTEN CONSENT FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS UNDER LOCAL RULE CR3( )

I, (print your name)

hereby consent that any recovery in damages that I may receive in the above-captioned cause may be reduced, if so directed by the court, in such an amount as is necessary for payment of the unpaid fees and costs which are taxed against me in the course of this litigation.

Executed on: (Date) Signature of Plaintiff

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(SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON NEXT PAGE OF THIS FORM.)

(EXCEPT IN U.S. PLAINTIFF CASES) (IN U.S. PLAINTIFF CASES ONLY)

(Firm Name, Address, and Telephone Number) (If Known)

(Place an “X” in One Box Only) (Place an “X” in One Box for Plaintiff(For Diversity Cases Only) and One Box for Defendant)

(U.S. Government Not a Party) or

and(Indicate Citizenship of Parties in Item III)

(Place an “X” in One Box Only)

(Place an “X” in One Box Only)

(specify)(Do not cite jurisdictional statutes unless diversity)

(See instructions):

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Plaintiff(s)

Defendant(s)

(Defendant’s name and address)

CLERK OF COURT

Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk

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(This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l))

(name of individual and title, if any)

(date)

(place)

(date)

(name)

(date)

(name of individual)

(name of organization)

(date)

(specify):

Server’s signature

Printed name and title

Server’s address

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each case All fields are required.

not

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FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS LEGAL CLINIC

30 Minutes of Free Legal Advice

The Legal Clinic handles federal legal issues involving discrimination,prisoner rights, Fourth Amendment search and seizure, excessive force,

free speech, voting rights, the Second Amendment and religious freedom.

Volunteer attorneys will not provide legal representation but canrefer you to other community resources.

Clinic Sessions Are By Appointment OnlyFour Thursdays Per Month

12:00-2:00 pm

U.S. Courthouse 700 Stewart Street, Suite 2310 (Ground Floor)

Seattle, WA 98101

The Legal Clinic is located directly across from the Clerk's Office.

Photo identification is required for entry into the courthouse.

For Appointments Please Call 206-267-7070Phone Lines Open Tuesday - Thursday from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS LEGAL CLINIC

30 Minutes of Free Legal Advice

The Legal Clinic handles federal legal issues involving discrimination,prisoner rights, Fourth Amendment search and seizure, excessive force,

free speech, voting rights, the Second Amendment and religious freedom.

Volunteer attorneys will not provide legal representation but canrefer you to other community resources.

Clinic Sessions Are By Appointment OnlyThe First Thursday of Every Month

12:00-2:00 pm

U.S. Courthouse 1717 Pacific Avenue, Room 3230

Tacoma, WA 98402

The Legal Clinic is located a few doors down from the Clerk's Office.

Photo identification is required for entry into the courthouse.

For Appointments Please Call 253-572-5134Phone Lines Open Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:15 pm - 4:00 pm