The New York Criminal Poor Person Application is a legal document used to ask the court for permission to proceed without the payment of fees in criminal court proceedings. There are two types of New York Criminal Poor Person Applications. The first type is for those individuals who cannot afford to pay court fees because of their financial situation. The second type is for those who are seeking to have their criminal case dismissed because of financial hardship. The application must be completed with the help of a lawyer and must include the applicant's information, such as their income, expenses, and any assets they may have, as well as a detailed explanation of why they cannot afford to pay the fees. The application must also include evidence of financial hardship, such as bank statements, pay stubs, and other documents. Once the application is submitted, the court will review it and make a decision whether the applicant qualifies for a fee waiver.