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Voting rights after a felony conviction, by state
Whether people with a felony conviction can vote in prison, on parole and on probation, how the right comes back, and whether fines and fees must be paid first.
51 records, last checked October 30, 2026.
Employers and hiring people with criminal records
What each employer has said publicly about hiring people with records, its background check and drug test, with sources.
135 records, last checked October 31, 2026.
Second chance and low-cost bank accounts
Fees, opening deposits, overdraft rules and what each provider says it checks (ChexSystems, Early Warning, credit), with sources.
24 records, last checked October 30, 2026.
Clearing a criminal record, by state
Each state's ways to expunge or seal a record: who qualifies, waiting periods, costs, fee waivers and automatic clearing, from state law.
51 records, last checked October 30, 2026.
What you can do with a felony
Short, sourced answers to questions like getting a passport, joining the military or becoming a nurse with a felony.
24 records, last checked October 31, 2026.
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Source: Second Chance Index, “Voting rights after a felony conviction, by state”, https://secondchanceindex.com/voting-rights, downloaded October 30, 2026.
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