Minnesota Instructions for Proceeding In Form Paupers in the Court of Appeals is a process in which an indigent petitioner can file an appeal without paying the court costs and fees associated with filing an appeal. This process is for those who cannot afford to pay the costs of filing an appeal. The petitioner must demonstrate financial hardship in order to qualify for this process. There are two types of Minnesota Instructions for Proceeding In Form Paupers in the Court of Appeals. The first is a Non-Inmate Application and the second is an Inmate Application. For Non-Inmate Applications, the petitioner must submit a completed Application for Permission to Appeal In Form Paupers, an Affidavit of Indigence, a copy of the notice of appeal, and a copy of the order or judgment from which the appeal is taken. The petitioner must also pay a $50.00 filing fee, unless the court waives or reduces it. For Inmate Applications, the petitioner must submit a completed Application for Permission to Appeal In Form Paupers, an Inmate Affidavit of Indigence, a copy of the notice of appeal, and a copy of the order or judgment from which the appeal is taken. The petitioner must also pay a $50.00 filing fee, unless the court waives or reduces it. The petitioner must also provide the court with a copy of their inmate trust account statement. The court will review the application and determine if the petitioner meets the requirements for proceeding in form paupers. If the court approves the application, the petitioner will be allowed to proceed with the appeal without paying the court costs and fees associated with filing an appeal.