Category: I Am Getting Released from Prison
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What Is The Post Conviction Relief Act And How Does It Help?
If you or a loved one has been convicted of a crime, you’ve probably heard about the Post Conviction Relief Act. But what is it?
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Did Compassionate Release Change During COVID-19?
COVID-19 has overwhelmed prisons across the country, but compassionate releases have been hard to come by in certain areas.
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What It Means to be Justice-Impacted: Armor, Labels and Education
The term justice-impacted can be applied to any individual that has been directly or indirectly affected by the justice system. Every individual feels the effects and struggles with the labels placed not only by society but the labels they place on themselves.
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What Happens If You Can’t Pay Your Court Fines, Fees And Costs?
If you’re convicted of a crime, you’ll face a legal financial obligation. What happens if you can’t pay your court fines, fees and costs?
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I’ve Been In Your Shoes: Getting Home Safe and Knowing Your Rights
Knowing your rights doesn’t always mean that they will be honored.
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How Can You Restore Your Right to Vote After Leaving Prison?
Only Maine, Vermont, and the District of Columbia let you vote from prison. In all other places, you will lose the right to vote after you get convicted. But in many cases, you can restore your right to vote back after leaving prison.
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Where Can You Go for Help with Finding Housing After Release?
You may have trouble finding housing after release. But doing so is an important part of staying out of prison. You do have resources to help you.
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What Does It Mean to Be Exonerated Of a Criminal Charge?
A court can find you guilty or not guilty or a crime. But being exonerated of a criminal charge is different.
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Can You Get Medicaid After You Get Released From Prison?
Medicaid is a public health insurance program in the United States. You may be able to get Medicaid after leaving prison. You can also apply before leaving.
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How Do You Restore Your Rights After You’ve Been to Prison?
If you get convicted of a felony, you may lose some of your rights. But after you leave prison, you may be able to restore some of those rights. Whether you can or not depends on a few things.