Renewed War on Drugs, harsher charging policies, stepped-up criminalization of immigrants — in the current climate, joining the NACDL is more important than ever. Members of NACDL help to support the only national organization working at all levels of government to ensure that the voice of the defense bar is heard.
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NACDL is committed to enhancing the capacity of the criminal defense bar to safeguard fundamental constitutional rights.
NACDL harnesses the unique perspectives of NACDL members to advocate for policy and practice improvements in the criminal legal system.
NACDL envisions a society where all individuals receive fair, rational, and humane treatment within the criminal legal system.
NACDL’s mission is to serve as a leader, alongside diverse coalitions, in identifying and reforming flaws and inequities in the criminal legal system, and redressing systemic racism, and ensuring that its members and others in the criminal defense bar are fully equipped to serve all accused persons at the highest level.
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The Restoration of Rights Project is an online resource that offers state-by-state analyses of the law and practice in each U.S. jurisdiction relating to restoration of rights and status following arrest or conviction. Jurisdictional “profiles” cover areas such as loss and restoration of civil rights and firearms rights, judicial and executive mechanisms for avoiding or mitigating collateral consequences, and provisions addressing non-discrimination in employment and licensing. Each jurisdiction’s information is separately summarized for quick reference. Click on a state to learn more.
Maine Restoration of Rights, Pardon, Expungement & Sealing
Louisiana Restoration of Rights, Pardon, Expungement & Sealing
Kentucky Restoration of Rights, Pardon, Expungement & Sealing
Kansas Restoration of Rights, Pardon, Expungement & Sealing
Iowa Restoration of Rights, Pardon, Expungement & Sealing
Indiana Restoration of Rights, Pardon, Expungement & Sealing
Illinois Restoration of Rights, Pardon, Expungement & Sealing
Idaho Restoration of Rights, Pardon, Expungement & Sealing
Hawaii Restoration of Rights, Pardon, Expungement & Sealing
Georgia Restoration of Rights, Pardon, Expungement & Sealing
Florida Restoration of Rights, Pardon, Expungement & Sealing
District of Columbia Restoration of Rights, Pardon, Expungement & Sealing
Delaware Restoration of Rights, Pardon, Expungement & Sealing
Connecticut Restoration of Rights, Pardon, Expungement & Sealing
