The Pennsylvania Petition for Leave to Proceed In Form Paupers is a legal document used in the state of Pennsylvania to allow an individual to file a lawsuit without having to pay the full cost of filing fees. This document must be filed with the court and approved by a judge in order to be valid. It is also known as an In Form Paupers Petition, or IFP Petition. The two types of Pennsylvania Petition for Leave to Proceed In Form Paupers are the Civil IFP Petition and the Criminal IFP Petition. The Civil IFP Petition is used in civil cases and is typically used by individuals who cannot afford to pay court costs or other associated fees. The Criminal IFP Petition is used in criminal cases and is typically used by individuals who are indigent or have limited financial resources. Both types of IFP Petition require the individual to provide financial information to the court in order to demonstrate their inability to pay. The court will review the information and decide whether to grant the Petition. If the Petition is granted, the individual will be allowed to proceed with their case without having to pay the full cost of filing fees.