The Prison Litigation Reform Act Consent to Collection of Fees (for appeal) is an agreement between a prisoner and the court that allows a portion of the prisoner's prison account funds to be used to pay court-awarded attorney fees. The consent is usually given before a prisoner files an appeal. This agreement is required in certain cases such as when the prisoner is indigent and has no other means to pay for the appeal. There are three types of Prison Litigation Reform Act Consent to Collection of Fees (for appeal): a consent to collection of fees for an appeal, a consent to collection of fees for a habeas corpus petition, and a consent to collection of fees for a civil rights action. The consent form must be signed by the prisoner and approved by a judge or court representative before the prisoner can proceed with his or her appeal. The consent form will typically include a statement by the prisoner that he or she is aware of the consequences of signing the consent, including the possibility of losing funds in his or her prison account.