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Filing a Complaint

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Filing a Complaint - Decorative

Filing a Complaint Forms and Instructions

Should you File

General Complaint Instructions

Complaint for Violation of Civil Rights (Non-Prisoner Complaint)

Complaint under Title VII, ADA or ADEA

Civil Complaint - Social Security

Petition Under 28 U. S. C. § 2254 for a Writ of Habeas Corpus

Pro Se Electronic Document Submission Instructions

Application to Proceed Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Short Form)

Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Long Form)

Prisoner Authorization Form PLRA

JS 44 Civil Cover Sheet Revised 02/13/2025

JS 44 Civil Cover Sheet Instructions

Affirmation of Service

Fee Paid Service Instructions