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What Happens If You Violate Parole, Probation or Supervision?
What happens if you violate parole, probation or supervision depends on your specific case, but you could end up in prison.
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What Is a Plea? What Is a Plea Deal? Should You Accept One?
A plea is the response you give to charges, and a plea deal is an arrangement made by you, prosecution, and the court. But what exactly do pleas and plea deals entail?
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How Can You Obtain a Lawyer? What Happens If You Can’t Afford One?
A lawyer can help you navigate a criminal case from arrest to release. There are lawyers in every state willing to take on criminal cases and who can represent you in court.
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Are There Housing Restrictions on Former Prisoners?
When you get released from prison, you may still have a lot of limits on your life. But are there housing restrictions on former prisoners?
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Can You Pay For Your Loved One to Get Better Healthcare in Prison?
If your loved one is in prison, you may worry about them getting the care they need. You might wonder if you can pay for your loved one to get better healthcare while they are in prison. However, no matter who pays for healthcare in prison, only the BOP can provide those services.
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Can Schools and Employers Check Your Criminal History?
When you get released from prison, people might treat you differently. But can schools and employers check your criminal history?
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Will Prison Provide Substance Abuse Treatment After You Get Released?
If you want to seek substance abuse treatment after you leave prison, you have options. You may even be required to enroll in a program. Treatment may be one of your conditions of release.
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Do You Have a Right to See Your Kids After You’re Released from Prison?
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?
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What Is Healthcare Like for Your Loved One in Prison?
The BOP website says that prisoners get medical, dental and mental health services. Prisons decide which services are essential for which people. Prisoners get routine checkups for new or pre-existing conditions they may have. People in prison also receive dental care.
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Why We Don’t Use the Word “Inmate” on This Site
We don’t use the word “inmate” on this website. That’s because we recognize it is more than just a word for survivors of the criminal justice system.
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