Opinion
C24-0972 RSM
07-08-2024
ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
Ricardo S. Martinez, United States District Judge
The Court GRANTS Plaintiff's in forma pauperis application, Dkt. 1., and ORDERS:
1. The Supplemental Social Security Rules of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure provide that because Plaintiff has electronically filed a complaint seeking review under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g), Plaintiff need not serve a summons and a complaint, or file notice of service. The Clerk shall notify Defendant this action has commenced by transmitting a Notice of Electronic Filing to the Social Security Administration's Office of General Counsel and to the United States Attorney of the Western District of Washington.
2. Defendant shall file a certified copy of the Administrative Record and any affirmative defenses within 60 days of the date of this order.