A criminal conviction doesn’t have to define the rest of your life. Here are 6 rights you can restore in California.
1. Voting Rights — Restored Automatically
When: Upon completion of your prison/jail sentence and parole (AB 2231, effective 2024 — people on parole can now vote too). What to do: Re-register to vote at registertovote.ca.gov.
2. Employment Rights — Through Expungement
When: After expungement (PC 1203.4), you can legally answer “No” on most job applications asking about convictions. What to do: File for expungement — Superior Court Docs prepares your petition from $499.
3. Firearm Rights — Through Reduction or Pardon
When: Depends on the conviction type: – Wobbler felony: After PC 17(b) reduction to misdemeanor – Misdemeanor with prohibition: After 10-year waiting period – Straight felony: Governor’s Pardon required What to do: Superior Court Docs evaluates your options.
4. Jury Duty Eligibility — After Felony Discharge
When: After completion of sentence, probation, and parole. Expungement is not required. What to do: You’ll automatically start receiving jury summons again.
5. International Travel — Case by Case
When: Many countries restrict entry for people with criminal records (notably Canada). After expungement, entry becomes easier (though each country has its own rules). What to do: Check the destination country’s entry requirements. Expungement helps significantly.
6. Professional Licensing — Through Expungement + Application
When: After expungement, many professional licensing boards will reconsider your application. Fields include real estate, nursing, teaching, contracting, and more. What to do: Expunge your record first, then apply or reapply with documentation of rehabilitation.
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The first step for most people is expungement. Superior Court Docs prepares your complete petition starting at $499.
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Related: Expungement Guide | Gun Rights Restoration | Jobs After Expungement
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