Rule 5080-1.     Fees - General

          Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the clerk shall not be required to render any service for which a fee is prescribed, either by statute or by the Judicial Conference of the United States, including the acceptance of a document for filing, unless the fee for that service is paid in advance or an order is entered pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(a) granting in forma pauperis status for an adversary proceeding or appeal.
 
 

Comment

          Filing fees for adversary proceedings and appeals are authorized by 28 U.S.C. 1930(b) and set forth in the Judicial Conference Schedule of Fees.

          Upon application and order of the court, adversary proceedings and appeals may be filed in forma pauperis. As required by 28 U.S.C. 1915(a), a party seeking to proceed in forma pauperis must file an affidavit: (1) advising that the person is unable to pay the fee or give security therefor and (2) stating the nature of the appeal and the affiant's belief as to entitlement to relief.