The Louisiana Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Short Form) is an application used by individuals who cannot afford to pay the court fees and costs associated with bringing a case in district court. The application is available in two different forms: a short form and a long form. The short form is used for cases where the applicant is filing a petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, a petition for post-conviction relief, or an appeal from a conviction in a criminal case. The long form is used for all other cases, such as civil cases, family law cases, and appeals from administrative agencies. The application requires the applicant to provide information about their current financial status, including income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and dependents. The applicant must also explain why they are unable to afford the court fees and costs. If approved by the court, the applicant will be allowed to proceed without paying the court fees and costs. The applicant is also given the opportunity to pay the fees and costs at a later date, although failure to do so can result in the dismissal of the case.