The Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLEA) is a federal law passed in 1996 that restricts the ability of prisoners to file lawsuits in federal court. The law was intended to reduce frivolous lawsuits and limit the potential for abuse of the court system by prisoners. It requires prisoners to exhaust all available administrative remedies before filing a lawsuit in federal court. It also places restrictions on the types of damages prisoners can receive. The most common type of Prison Litigation Reform Act Application is a civil rights complaint. This is a complaint filed by a prisoner alleging that their civil rights have been violated while in prison. These claims can include allegations of inadequate medical care, excessive force, and denial of due process. Other types of Prison Litigation Reform Act Applications include claims related to the conditions of confinement, religious freedom, or other constitutional claims.