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Restoring Civil Rights Process
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In Arizona, you can apply to restore voting rights and set aside a conviction even if restitution isnt fully paid. Attend Ask a Lawyer sessions for guidance on forms and processes. Staying in Arizona may ease access to resources, but actions can be pursued from another state.Full Conversation
Carol
Hi Carol! What legal issue are you facing today? Let me know a bit more so I can assist you with relevant information based on Arizona laws.
In * I was convicted of a white color felony crime of theft. I was ordered to serve 2 years probation. Life probation successfully in *. However the amount I owe for this crime is about $*,*. I have a yearly income of just over *,*. The court ordered me to pay $* a month which I have been doing. There are two things I would like to happen because I have plans to leave the state and think I should get them done before I leave. I would like to get my civil rights back as far as voting. I would also like to appeal to the court for this to be taken off my record. I can be turned down for a place to live or job because of this. It doesn't seem right. Please give me some guidance on what to do.
Hey Carol! Here are some general steps you can consider for your situation in Arizona:
- Restoring Voting Rights: After completing probation, you can apply for the restoration of your civil rights, including voting. This usually involves submitting an application to the court that handled your case.
- Expungement/Set Aside: You might be eligible to have your conviction "set aside" rather than expunged, which Arizona doesn't do in the traditional sense. This can help reduce the impact of the conviction on your record.
Would you like to explore connecting with a local lawyer who could help you through these processes?
- Restoring Voting Rights: After completing probation, you can apply for the restoration of your civil rights, including voting. This usually involves submitting an application to the court that handled your case.
- Expungement/Set Aside: You might be eligible to have your conviction "set aside" rather than expunged, which Arizona doesn't do in the traditional sense. This can help reduce the impact of the conviction on your record.
Would you like to explore connecting with a local lawyer who could help you through these processes?
No because I have no money to pay a lawyer. I'm very poor. One thing I'm afraid of is that they usually require you to pay restitution before they give you back anything. There is no way short of a miracle but I can pay $*,*. Is it all right to still ask for expungement and my voting rights?
Hey Carol! In Arizona, even if you haven't fully paid restitution, you can still apply to have your voting rights restored and seek to have your conviction "set aside." The court will consider various factors, including your efforts to comply with the terms of probation. It's definitely worth applying.
Since I am not a lawyer I'm not sure how to apply or what forms. The superior court building has a ask a lawyer session in which you can talk to a lawyer for * minutes every couple of weeks. Should that be my first step?
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Yes, attending the "Ask a Lawyer" session at the superior court building can be a great first step. It will provide you with guidance on the specific forms and processes required for applying for voting rights restoration and having your conviction set aside. It's a valuable opportunity to get personalized advice.
Yes, attending the "Ask a Lawyer" session at the superior court building can be a great first step. It will provide you with guidance on the specific forms and processes required for applying for voting rights restoration and having your conviction set aside. It's a valuable opportunity to get personalized advice.
All right I'll make it a plan to do that.
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It sounds like you've got a solid plan to attend the "Ask a Lawyer" session. They should be able to guide you further on the forms and processes. It's great you're taking these steps, and I hope it goes well for you. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!
It sounds like you've got a solid plan to attend the "Ask a Lawyer" session. They should be able to guide you further on the forms and processes. It's great you're taking these steps, and I hope it goes well for you. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!
Is it better than I do this while I'm still in Arizona?
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Staying in Arizona might be beneficial for completing this process, as you can easily access local resources like the "Ask a Lawyer" session and submit your applications directly to the court. However, you can still pursue these actions from another state if needed, though it might be more convenient to handle them locally.
Staying in Arizona might be beneficial for completing this process, as you can easily access local resources like the "Ask a Lawyer" session and submit your applications directly to the court. However, you can still pursue these actions from another state if needed, though it might be more convenient to handle them locally.
Thank you. Please be here again if I need you.
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Carol, it seems like you are taking the right steps to address your legal concerns. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Good luck with your plans!
Carol, it seems like you are taking the right steps to address your legal concerns. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Good luck with your plans!
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