New York Copy Requests are a type of legal document that is used to obtain copies of documents from state and local government agencies in New York. They are a formal request for records and documents, and must be in writing and sent to the appropriate agency. There are 3 main types of New York Copy Requests: Freedom of Information Law Requests (FOIL), Public Access Law Requests (PAL), and Subpoenas. FOIL requests are used to obtain records of non-confidential government documents, while PAL requests ask for records related to specific projects or programs. Subpoenas are used to compel government agencies to provide records or documents in response to civil or criminal court proceedings.