This is a legal form that was released by the United States District Court - Central District of California - a government authority operating within California. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
Q: What is Form M-23?
A: Form M-23 is the Motion and Affidavit for Leave to Appeal in Forma Pauperis in California.
Q: What is the purpose of Form M-23?
A: The purpose of Form M-23 is to request permission to appeal a judgment rendered by a Magistrate Judge in a criminal or CVB case in California, without having to pay the usual filing fees.
Q: What is Forma Pauperis?
A: Forma Pauperis is a legal term that means filing a case or an appeal without having to pay the usual filing fees because of financial hardship.
Q: Which laws are referenced in Form M-23?
A: Form M-23 references 28 U.S.C. 753(f) and 28 U.S.C. 1915.
Q: What is the role of a Magistrate Judge?
A: A Magistrate Judge is a judicial officer who assists a U.S. District Judge in managing cases, including conducting trials and rendering judgments in certain criminal and CVB cases.
Q: Can I use Form M-23 in other states besides California?
A: No, Form M-23 is specifically for use in California.
Q: What should I include in Form M-23?
A: Form M-23 requires the petitioner to provide personal information, details about the case, information about financial status, and reasons for requesting permission to appeal in forma pauperis.
Form Details:
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