The New York Poor Person/Assignment of Counsel Form — Rockefeller Drug Re-Sentencing is a legal document used by individuals who have been convicted of drug-related offenses under the Rockefeller Drug Laws. This form is used to request an assigned public defender to represent the defendant in a sentence reduction or re-sentencing hearing. The form is used in both federal and state court systems. This form includes information such as the defendant's name, address, date of birth, and description of the offense for which he or she was convicted. The form also includes information about the defendant's prior criminal record, and any special medical or mental health needs. The form must be signed by the defendant in order to be considered valid. There are two types of New York Poor Person/Assignment of Counsel Form — Rockefeller Drug Re-Sentencing: a federal version and a state version.