(SS) K.T. v. Commissioner of Social Security
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 K.T., No. 2:23-cv-00864 CKD (SS) Plaintiff, v. ORDER COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL
SECURITY,
15 Defendant.
17 Plaintiff Stephanie Spivey, proceeding through counsel and on behalf of a minor, K.T., has filed an appeal of a Social Security benefits decision along with an application to proceed in forma pauperis. (ECF Nos. 1 & 2.) Plaintiff has filed an in forma pauperis affidavit stating that her gross monthly wages are $9,239.60 and that she receives an additional $1,700.00 in disability benefits for family members. Pursuant to federal statute, a filing fee of $350.00 is required to commence a civil action in federal district court. 28 U.S.C. § 1914(a). In addition, a $52.00 general administrative fee for civil cases must be paid. 28 U.S.C. § 1914(b). The court may authorize the commencement of an action “without prepayment of fees and costs or security therefor, by a person who makes affidavit that he is unable to…