Spence v. Cooke

These cases require us to decide whether accounts of inmates denominated "release" or "release save," or which are otherwise available to an inmate only upon his or her release to field supervision, 1 are available for purposes of paying a court of appeals filing fee. We conclude that these accounts are available to satisfy the filing fee.

Prior to September 1,1998, an indigent party who stated a claim upon which relief could be granted could commence or defend an action or proceeding without paying or giving security for the fees or costs of the action or proceeding. See § 814.29(1)(a), (c),…