In some cases, you have ways to clear you record. But this isn't the only option if you want to keep your record private. You can also ask to seal your record. This makes it private for the general public.
When you are getting ready to go back into your community, there are a lot of legal questions that may arise. Do you have a right to see your kids after you’re out of prison? Do other people now have a say in your custody and parental rights?
When you get released from prison, people might treat you differently. But can schools and employers check your criminal history?
Many people use the terms probation and parole to mean the same thing. They are both a form of custody. But in reality, they are different concepts.
In most cases, ex-felons can travel abroad and get a passport after being released, but there are exceptions.
Restorative Justice brings together all parties of conflict with a trained facilitator. The goal is to address, repair, and prevent the harm that crime causes.
Although a long list, one of the general rules of probation is that you cannot be around someone else who is on probation. So, if two people on probation started dating, let alone be near each other, that would already be a violation of probation.
Work release comes in many different forms. Where you are incarcerated, what your crime was and other factors can play a role in how work release looks for you.
If you get your record expunged, you're bound to ask yourself this question: Should I tell my employer about my expunged criminal record?
Even in prison, you're responsible for the care of your children. What can you do to stop the termination of parental rights while in prison?
