Duncan Joseph McNeil, III v. Chad Bianco

Jul 21, 2026
5:26-cv-02645

ORDER RE: REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION ON REQUEST TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS

The Court has reviewed the Report and Recommendation prepared by the United States Magistrate Judge on Plaintiff(s)‘/Petitioner(s)’ Request to Proceed In Forma Pauperis and the documents submitted with the IFP Request. The Court:

  • [X] accepts the findings, conclusions and recommendations of the Magistrate Judge.
  • [ ] rejects the findings, conclusions and recommendations of the Magistrate Judge.
  • [ ] _________________, the findings, conclusions and recommendations of the Magistrate Judge.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Request to Proceed In Forma Pauperis is:

  • [ ] DENIED. Plaintiff/Petitioner must pay the filing fees in full within 30 days of this order.
  • [X] DENIED. This case is DISMISSED [ ] with prejudice. [X] without prejudice. (JS-6).
  • [ ] DENIED, with leave to amend [ ] the IFP application [ ] the complaint/petition within 30 days. If Plaintiff/Petitioner fails to submit the required documents within 30 days, this case will be dismissed.
  • [ ] GRANTED.
  • [ ] GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that: In accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 1915, the prisoner-Plaintiff owes the Court the total filing fee of $350.00. An initial partial filing fee of $_____ must be paid within 30 days of this Order. Thereafter, monthly payments must be forwarded to the Court in accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 1915(b)(2). Failure to pay the filing fee, as ordered, may result in dismissal of the case.
  • [ ] GRANTED;
    • [ ] the Court will screen the complaint under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B) and, if applicable, § 1915A.
    • [ ] the Court will screen the petition under Rule 4 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts.
  • [ ] Other:

Dated: July 21, 2026

By: MICHAEL W. FITZGERALD

HON. MICHAEL W. FITZGERALD

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE