Narrative Opinion Summary
The Michigan Supreme Court issued an order on April 18, 2012, regarding the case of Andre L. Cammon v. G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility Warden. The court denied Cammon's motion to waive filing fees, citing MCL 600.2963, which stipulates that prisoners must pay filing fees when pursuing civil actions. Cammon is required to pay an initial partial filing fee of $18.00 within 21 days of the order's certification and must submit a copy of the order with his payment, along with refiled pleadings that are being returned. Failure to comply will result in the dismissal of his appeal. Additionally, once the initial fee is paid and pleadings refilled, Cammon must make monthly payments to the Department of Corrections, amounting to 50% of any deposits made to his account, until a total of $357.00 is paid. No further appeals may be filed until the entry fee is fully paid. The court clerk will provide two copies of the order to Cammon and return his pleadings.
Legal Issues Addressed
Filing Fees for Prisoners Under MCL 600.2963subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court applied MCL 600.2963 to deny the motion to waive filing fees, requiring the prisoner, Cammon, to pay filing fees when pursuing civil actions, with specific payment arrangements outlined.
Reasoning: The court denied Cammon's motion to waive filing fees, citing MCL 600.2963, which stipulates that prisoners must pay filing fees when pursuing civil actions.
Initial Partial Filing Fee Requirementsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Cammon is required to pay an initial partial filing fee of $18.00 within a specified timeframe as a condition for proceeding with his appeal.
Reasoning: Cammon is required to pay an initial partial filing fee of $18.00 within 21 days of the order's certification and must submit a copy of the order with his payment, along with refiled pleadings that are being returned.
Monthly Payment Obligation for Filing Feesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The case requires Cammon to make monthly payments to the Department of Corrections, based on his account deposits, until the total filing fee is paid.
Reasoning: Additionally, once the initial fee is paid and pleadings refilled, Cammon must make monthly payments to the Department of Corrections, amounting to 50% of any deposits made to his account, until a total of $357.00 is paid.
Procedural Requirements for Filing Fee Paymentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court mandates specific procedural steps, including submission of the order copy with the payment, to ensure proper processing of the filing fee.
Reasoning: Cammon is required to pay an initial partial filing fee of $18.00 within 21 days of the order's certification and must submit a copy of the order with his payment, along with refiled pleadings that are being returned.
Restriction on Further Appeals Until Fees Are Paidsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Cammon is prohibited from filing further appeals until the entry fee is fully paid, emphasizing the importance of fee payment in accessing appellate review.
Reasoning: No further appeals may be filed until the entry fee is fully paid.