These are handled through the Secretary of the Commonwealth who has established the processes and procedures. View Clemency information (on an external website) at the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Upon the successful conclusion of your case you will receive an official government Certificate granting the restoration by the Cabinet of the State of Florida through an Executive Order in compliance with Article IV, Section 8, of the Constitution of the State of Florida. See similar questions...

Yes, the Civil Rights Restoration Center concept was actually envisioned by a former Florida criminal defense attorney that saw a great need for specialization in this area. All legal procedures and individual cases are reviewed by trained legal assistants that are supervised by an attorney. No, we will not allow economic concerns to become an issue for those seeking the reinstatement of their civil rights. Therefore, a one- time retainer is charged. See similar questions...

The California Constitution (Article V, Section 8) gives the Governor the exclusive authority to grant pardons. The state Board of Prison Terms has information available on How To Apply For A Pardon. Applicants for a traditional pardon must write directly to the Governor's Office. Applications should be addressed to Governor's Office, Attention Legal Affairs Secretary, State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814. See similar questions...

You may get your application started by filling out our online application form, or if you would rather submit your application by fax or mail, contact our office for a hard copy of our application form. See similar questions...

The most common complaint involves allegations of excessive use of force by law enforcement personnel causing injuries or death. Approximately 40 to 50 law enforcement personnel are convicted of this offense each year. Another common complaint involves racial violence, such as physical assaults, homicides, verbal or written threats, or desecration of property. See similar questions...

BCR has two major areas of jurisdiction. One is the enforcement of ODJFS' non-discrimination (Equal Employment Opportunity) policy as it applies to its internal employees. The other is the enforcement of non-discrimination laws as they apply to people who access or participate in its program services throughout the State of Ohio. By calling BCR and talking to one of our enforcement officers. See similar questions...

The provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 are extremely broad. Section 1981 protects the right of all persons to make and enforce contracts free from racial discrimination. Section 1982 protects the rights of citizens to inherit, purchase, lease, sell, hold and convey real and personal property. The act only covers racial discrimination, however, and section 1982 only protects United States Citizens. See similar questions...

Florida is one of six states that automatically suspends your civil rights due to a felony conviction any where in the nation (state of federal). See similar questions...

A Pardon is an acknowledgement that you are of good conduct. When you are granted a Pardon, all of your records of conviction will be taken out of the Canadian Police Information Centre computer and sealed. Once your Pardon is recognized, any information regarding your criminal record will only be attainable with the approval of the Solicitor General of Canada. See similar questions...

Do not apply for credit during the restoration period. Each time you apply for credit, an inquiry is recorded on your record and too many inquiries can be a cause for denial of credit. No, it is best to let Hughes & Hughes Financial Services™ communicate with the credit reporting agencies on your behalf. If you do receive a request from the credit reporting agencies, please immediately forward it to Hughes & Hughes Financial Services. See similar questions...

While the ADA has improved access to public transportation, travel accommodations, and other public and private facilities in the United States, these requirements are not consistent worldwide. The student who travels to a foreign county must be prepared to cope with potential barriers. Developing self-advocacy skills, making local contacts in the host country, as well as practicing and role-playing "what if" scenarios can help prepare the student for potential problems. See similar questions...

The FBI investigates all violations of federal civil rights statutes. The results of such investigations are given to the Department of Justice, which determines prosecution. See similar questions...

It makes for a wonderful story. There are a lot of things about living in America that we identify as ever-present and unchanging, and our civil rights are one of them. The fact that they aren't as stable as we think allows for a lot of speculation in terms of plot options and characterization. In the interests of full disclosure, I should also point out that I thought up the idea one night while drunk and extremely pissed off at U.S. Customs for going through my international mail. See similar questions...

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) does not provide direct services but works instead through nearly 300 affiliate community-based organizations nationwide. For information, assistance, or referral, you may wish to contact affiliate organizations in your area. You can do so by clicking on the affiliate locator and selecting your region. If there is not an affiliate in your geographic area that can assist you, you may wish to contact one of the organizations listed here. See similar questions...

The application must be filed in the New Jersey municipality in which either applicant resides. If neither applicant is a New Jersey resident, the application must be filed in the municipality where the ceremony will occur. No. Domestic partners who wish to enter into a civil union with the same partner do not need to terminate their domestic partnership. See similar questions...

There actually is a far greater relationship between human rights and civil rights than most of us appreciate. Many of the early civil rights leaders in this country drew their inspiration from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights or linked their struggle to the international rights movements. Much of that early inspiration was lost in the post World War II period as the civil rights movement looked increasingly inward and began to have success at home. See similar questions...

The governor has the authority to grant executive clemency upon the written recommendation of a majority of the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Executive clemency includes full pardons, conditional pardons, pardons based on innocence, commutations of sentence, and emergency medical reprieves. In capital cases, the Board considers petitions for commutation of sentence to life in prison and for a reprieve of execution. See similar questions...

A full pardon restores certain citizenship rights forfeited by law as the result of a criminal conviction, such as the right to serve on a jury and the right to hold public office. In Texas, voting rights are automatically restored when one discharges a felony sentence. (See more detailed explanation in the next question, HOW ARE VOTING RIGHTS RESTORED?) A full pardon will remove barriers to some, but not all, types of employment and professional licensing. See similar questions...