Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Docket Number No. 4:08-CV-728 FRB. Motions Motion to proceed in forma pauperis : Granted Judges FREDERICK BUCKLES, Magistrate Judge Acts Judiciary And Judicial Procedure — Fees And Costs — Procedure — Proceedings In Forma Pauperis Judiciary And Judicial Procedure — Habeas Corpus — Particular Proceedings — State Custody; Remedies In Federal Courts See more information ... Smart Summary Please sign up to generate summary. DARIUS NICHOLSON, Petitioner, v. TROY STEELE, Respondent. MEMORANDUM AND ORDER FREDERICK BUCKLES, Magistrate Judge This matter is before the Court on petitioner's motion to proceed in forma pauperis. Upon review of the financial affidavit, the Court has determined that petitioner is unable to pay the filing fee. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915. Consequently, the motion will be granted. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that petitioner's motion to proceed in forma pauperis [#2] is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk shall issue process or cause process to issue on the petition. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk shall docket this petition as Darius Nicholson v. Troy Steele. Petitioner has named as respondent the State of Missouri. The proper respondent for a prisoner currently in custody pursuant to a state judgment is the state officer having custody of the applicant. See 28 U.S.C. § 2254, Rule 2(a). Troy Steele, superintendent of the Southeast Correctional Center, is the proper respondent.