The information on the page is not intended to be legal advice. Individuals are highly encouraged to seek the best available legal advice about the laws in their states.
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When someone you know has been convicted of a crime, they can be subject to collateral consequences triggered by that crime.​​
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Collateral consequences are legal and regulatory sanctions and restrictions that limit or prohibit people with criminal records from accessing employment, occupational licensing, housing, voting, education, and other opportunities (NICCC, 2019)​
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Different states have different consequences attached to criminal convictions. The consequences can be very harsh, particularly for loved ones who are convicted of sexual offenses.​
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Collateral Consequences Resource Center
Providing information on collateral consequences of criminal conviction and restoration of rights: news, commentary, and tools
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National Inventory of Collateral Consequences of Conviction (NICCC)
Search and view details of policies relating to collateral consequences of a criminal conviction.
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Apply for Collateral Relief
This process asks the court for relief from some of the collateral consequences that may come with a conviction or adjudication.
Here are links to online resources that provide more information about Collateral Consequences: