Zitterkopf v. State of Nebraska

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA
WILLIAM D. ZITTERKOPF, II,
Petitioner,
vs.
STATE OF NEBRASKA,
Respondent.
8:25CV703
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
Petitioner filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Filing No. 1, and a
Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis, Filing No. 2. 	Habeas corpus
cases attacking the legality of a person’s confinement require the payment of a
$5.00 filing fee. 28 U.S.C. § 1914(a). 	However, after considering Petitioner’s
financial status as shown in his Motion, leave to proceed in forma pauperis will
be granted and Petitioner is relieved from paying the filing fee.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that: Petitioner’s Motion for Leave to
Proceed in Forma Pauperis, Filing No. 2, is granted. The next step in this case
is for the Court to conduct a preliminary review of the habeas corpus petition
in accordance with Rule 4 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 cases. 	The
Court will conduct this review in its normal course of business.
Dated this 9th day of December, 2025.
BY THE COURT:
John M. Gerrard
Senior United States District Judge
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