Category: Restoration of Rights
Can You Challenge Your Conditions of Release?
You can challenge the conditions of your release at any time. Your first chance will be at your release hearing. Depending on where you are in custody, that could be a parole, probation or supervised release hearing.
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What’s the Difference Between a Sealed and an Expunged Record?
When your record is sealed or expunged, most people won’t be able to see it. Neither will show up on a background check. The key difference between a sealed and an expunged record is that a sealed record still exists.
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Does Someone Convicted of a Felony Have Parental Rights?
In most cases, yes. A convicted felon will have parental rights. You cannot lose these rights simply because you went to prison. However, there are some situations in which you could lose your parental rights.
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What Happens If an Offender Violates Terms of Release?
In many cases, you can be released from prison before your sentence is complete. Whether it’s probation or parole, they both come with rules. In either case, if an offender violates these terms of release, they can face serious consequences.
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What Do Prisons Provide Justice-Impacted People During Release?
As you transition from being incarcerated to being newly released, will the prison provide you with anything when you leave? Yes, but what they actually provide will differ based on the prison.
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What Rights Do You Have When You’re on Probation?
When you agree to terms of probation you volunteer to give up certain levels of privacy. However, you are still protected by the laws of the United States and the Bill of Rights.
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Do Justice-Impacted People Have the Right to Utilize Benefit Programs Such as SSI, SNAP, Public Housing, and Grant Programs?
Time behind bars is hard, but the real world can be just as hard if you have a felony conviction. That’s because felons can’t use many programs that help people get back on their feet.
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Do People Convicted of a Felony Have the Right to Vote After Being Released from Prison?
Do felons have the right to vote after they are released from prison? The answer largely depends on the state where you live.
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Can Someone with a Felony Conviction Be on a Jury?
In some places, you can serve on a jury if you’re a felon. Here’s where those places are and what you should do if you get a jury summons.
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Can You Get an Education After Being Released from Prison?
Yes. You can get an education after you leave prison. But you will have to complete the steps to take new classes.
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