How Can You Prepare for Your Loved One’s Release from Prison?
If you prepare for it, you can help your loved one transition after their prison release.
Category: Restoration of Rights
Restoration of Rights
When and How You Can Sue the Government
The Federal Tort Claims Act allows you to sue the US government. But what does it do and how can you use it to help yourself? Let's find out.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How Do You Get Health Insurance After You Get Released From Prison?
Based on how long you were in prison, your previous insurance plan may still be active when you get out. If not, getting health insurance after you get released from prison can help you control medical costs.
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 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.
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?