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• Criminal History Sealing & Expungement

  Having a publicly available criminal history can be an obstacle to those trying to get an education, find housing, or build a career. Under some circumstances, people in the state of Florida can petition to have their criminal history sealed or expunged. This informational page is about options for people…

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  Criminal History

• Florida Court System

  The Florida court system is made up of three federal district courts, a state supreme court, a state court of appeals, and trial courts. Each court has general and limited jurisdiction and serves a different purpose. Jurisdiction is a word to describe both the geographical location of the court’s service…

  Issues & Rights

  Criminal History | Discrimination/Workers’ Rights | Fraud & Unfair Agreements | Older Adults | Student & Children’s Rights | Violence Protection

• Returning Citizen – Voting Restoration

  Community Legal Services (CLS) can provide legal assistance to eligible customers who believe their right to vote may have been affected by a criminal conviction. The Voting Rights community refer to these individuals as Returning Citizens. In 2018, Floridians voted to pass Constitutional Amendment 4 with 64.55% of the vote.…

  Issues & Rights

  Criminal History