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?
Category: Restoration of Rights
Restoration of Rights
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.
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.
How Do You Get a Driver’s License After Incarceration?
You can get your driver's license back after incarceration. But it's not always easy. Getting your driver's license back can often take many steps. It can also cost a lot of money.
What Can You Do to Clear Your Record and Criminal History?
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.
Can You Seal Your Criminal Record While You’re Still in Prison?
Most people probably hope to seal their criminal records as soon as possible. You may not be able to do that while you're in prison, but you can learn the process.
Can You Travel Abroad If You Have a Felony Conviction?
In most cases, ex-felons can travel abroad and get a passport after being released, but there are exceptions.
How Do You Get Your Civil Rights Restored After a Felony Conviction?
When you get out of prison, you'll want to make sure to have your rights restored after a felony conviction. How can you make that happen?
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.
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.