Library
Resources
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"A Certificate of What?" The Mysterious Certificate of Relief from Disabilities (New York State Defenders Association)
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"It's War in Here": A Report on the Treatment of Transgender and Intersex People in New York State's Men Prisons (Sylvia Rivera Law Project)
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*NEW* Advocacy Toolkits Available from the Legal Action Center
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08-OCFS-INF-07 Preparation for the Elimination of the “Opt-Out” Provision for Conducting Criminal History Record Checks on Applicants for Adoptive or Foster Parenthood
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ABA Criminal Justice Standards on Collateral Sanctions and Discretionary Disqualification of Convicted Persons
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After Prison: Roadblocks to Reentry: A Report on State Legal Barriers Facing People with Criminal Records
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American Bar Association Policy on Deportation as a Result of Criminal Convictions
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Application for Certificate of Relief from Disabilities or Good Conduct (Use to apply with New York State Division of Parole)
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Arrest to Sentence Flowchart & Narrative (District Attorney of New York)
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Background Checks and Other Workplace Privacy Resources (Privacy Rights Clearinghouse)
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Bazelon Center: Ending the Criminalization of People With Mental Illnesses
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BLURRING THE LINES: A Profile of State and Local Police Enforcement of Immigration Law Using the National Crime Information Center Database, 2002-2004
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BLURRING THE LINES: A Profile of State and Local Police Enforcement of Immigration Law Using the National Crime Information Center Database, 2002-2004 (Migration Policy Institute)
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Certificate of Relief from Disabilities - Application and Certificate to be Signed by Sentencing Judge (New York State Unified Court System)
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Certificates of Relief from Disability and Certificates of Good Conduct (Legal Action Center)
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Certificates That Demonstrate Rehabilitation: Why They Are So Important and How to Get Them (The Bronx Defenders)
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Children of Incarcerated Parents: Bill of Rights (San Francisco Partnership for Incarcerated Parents)
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City Bar Justice Center: Sample Cover Letter to send McNair Hearing Guidelines to Client (NYC Bar)
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CLASP Every Door Closed Fact Sheets
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Collateral Consequences of Juvenile Proceedings Part I (Robert E. Shepherd, Jr., ABA)
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Community Defenders in the 21st Century: Building on a Tradition of Problem-Solving for Clients, Families and Needy Communities (John F. Kennedy School of Government)
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Consequences of Criminal Proceedings in New York State, September 2007 (The Bronx Defenders)
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CourtHelp (NYS Unified Court System)
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CRD Can Be Granted for Violation Conviction: Sample letter to Court Clerk (The Bronx Defenders)
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Criminal Justice Mental Health Consensus Project
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Cutting Edge Precedents (Defending Immigrants Partnership)
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DCJS - Personal Criminal History Record Review Program
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Discharge Planning Services For Inmates Who are Receiving Mental Health Treatment in a New York City Jail (Urban Justice Center, Brad H)
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Expanded Use of Criminal Records and Its Impact on Reentry (Community Legal Services)
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Families for Freedom Resource Center
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FBI Identification Record Requests
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Find a Public Defender in New York State (New York State Defenders Association)
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Find a Public Defender in Your State
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Find Your Next Court Date - WebCrims Case Information System
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Garnes v. Barnhart, C-02-4428 (ND Cal. Nov. 5, 2004)
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Holistic Is Not a Bad Word: A Criminal Defense Attorney's Guide to Using Invisible Punishments As An Advocacy Strategy
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How Do I Get My Stuff Back? Regaining property from the New York City Police Department (Legal Aid Society)
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How to Get and Clean Up a Rap Sheet in Your State (Reentry Net)
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How to Get Public Housing & Section 8 - Even With a Criminal Record (Legal Action Center)
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HUD Opinion Letter on QHWRA Applicability to a Public Housing Tenant Classified as a Sex Offender in NYS (US HUD-NYS Office)
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Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions Checklist (Immigrant Defense Project)
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Immigration Defense for Defense Counsel (Defending Immigrants Partnership Training Resource)
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Immigration Detention and Removal: A Guide for Detainees and Their Families (Legal Aid Society)
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Interfaith Coalition of Advocates for Reentry and Employment (ICARE)
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Justice Court Fund Handbook (New York State Comptroller)
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Legal Outline of Authorites and Decisions Related to Criminal Records and Employment (National Employment Law Project)
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Legislative History of Article 23A and Certificates of Good Conduct of NYS Corrections Law
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Legislative History Relating to Certificates of Good Conduct in NYS Corrections Law
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Manual for Representing Individuals Denied Public Housing Because of a Criminal Record (Legal Action Center)
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Memo from Chief Admin Judge Lippman re Inherent Authority to Seal Court Records of Violations
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New Non-Violent Sex Offense Determinate Sentencing (Center for Community Alternatives)
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New Post-Release Supervision Terms for All Violent and Non-Violent Felony Sex Offense Convictions (Center for Community Alternatives)
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New Sentencing Chart for Drug Offenses Under Rockefeller Drug Law Reform
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New York City/NYPD Criminal History Search ($30 fee)
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New York State Statistics Website
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Notable Recent Immigration Decisions (Complied by the New York State Defenders Association)
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NY Office of Court Administration - Criminal History Record Search ($55 fee)
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NYCHA Public Housing: Criminal Convictions Ineligibility Time Table (NYCHA)
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NYS Criminal Justice System Handbook (NYS Unified Court System)
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NYSBA Legal Handbook for New York State Journalists
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NYSDA – Alerts and developments
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Open Letter from the NuLeadership Policy Group
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OTDA 97 ADM-23 - State "Fleeing Felon/ Probation/Parole Violation" Policies
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People v. Manauri R., NYLJ 21, col. 1 (Supreme Court, Bronx County Oct. 22, 2004)
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Practical Tips to Avoid Aggravated Felonies (The Bronx Defenders)
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Pro Se Advisory: Appealing Removal Orders in Federal Court (Immigrant Defense Project)
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Proposed Amendment to Criminal Procedure Law § 160.60 To Correct Unforeseen Gaps in Sealing Law Protections
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Quick Reference Chart for Determining Key Immigration Consequences of Common New York Offenses (Immigrant Defense Project)
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Re-Entry and Reintegration: The Road to Public Safety Report and Recommendations of the New York State Bar Association Special Committee on Collateral Consequences of Criminal Proceedings
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Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law, Section 711 – sets out basis authorizing landlords to commence eviction proceedings (State of New York)
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Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law, Section 715 – sets out basis authorizing certain parties other then landlords to commence eviction proceedings (State of New York)
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Real Property Law, Section 231 – renders void an agreement for occupancy of a premises used for certain illegal activities (State of New York)
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Reentry - The Tie That Binds Civil Legal Aid Attorneys and Public Defenders (Cynthia Works)
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Reentry National Media Outreach Campaign
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Removal Defense Checklist in Criminal Charge Cases (Defending Immigrants Partnership)
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Report on Collateral Consequences of Non Criminal Adjudications (New York County Lawyers Association)
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Report on Innacuracies in FBI Records (National Association of Professional Background Screeners)
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Representing Individuals with Criminal Records Under the LSC Act and Regulations (NLADA)
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Request Form for Free Consumer Report (USIS)
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Research OATH Decisions for Krimstock hearings (NYC OATH - The Center for New York City Law)
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Research OATH Decisions for Krimstock hearings (NYC OATH - The Center for New York City Law)
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Safe At Home: A Reference Guide for Public Housing Officials on the Federal Housing Laws Regarding Admission and Eviction Standards for People with Criminal Records (Legal Action Center)
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Sample DCJS Rap Sheets and Rap Sheet Errors (The Bronx Defenders and Legal Action Center)
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Sample letter re: Expunge or seal report of suspected child abuse (Lansner and Kubitschek, Attorneys at Law)
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Sample Memo: Does an employee’s criminal conviction of misdemeanor for conduct that occurred 2 years prior to the employment of the claimant may constitute misconduct sufficient to disqualify the claimant from unemployment insurance? (Monroe County Legal Assistance Center)
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Sample Memo: Does claimant’s failure to disclose her arrest information from a 2000 criminal accusation that was terminated in her favor and subsequently sealed pursuant to CPL 160.50 constituted misconduct and therefore disqualifies her from New York State Unemployment Insurance? (Monroe County Legal Assistance Center)
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Sample Rap Sheet Review Summary (Legal Action Center)
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Second Chance Act of 2004: Full text of HR 4676
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Second Chance Act of 2005: Full text of HR 1704
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Services & Opportunities Flyer (Queers for Economic Justice)
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Setting the Record Straight (resource for defense attorneys by the Legal Action Center) (Legal Action Center)
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Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (full text)
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Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) - NYSDA Resources
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Sex Offense Registration - FAQ's (NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services)
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SOMTA - Process for Civil Management in New York Flow Chart (Center for Community Alternatives)
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Spring Valley Housing Authority v. Lamarre, April 27, 2006: Sex Offender prohibition not retroactive (Spring Valley Justice Court)
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State Courts Law Libraries Glossary of Legal Terms (NYS Unified Court System)
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State of N.Y. ex rel. Harkavy v Consilvio - 2nd Circuit Decision ruling holding that the state cannot use mental hygiene laws to confine individuals in psychiatric hospitals after prison terms end
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State Regulations (DPCA): "Certificate of Relief From Disabilities Investigations and Reports"
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The Consequences of Criminal Charges: A People's Guide
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The Importance of an Individualized Assessment: Making the Most of Resentencing Under the Amended Crack Cocaine Guidelines (Center for Community Alternatives)
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Things You Should Know When Stopped By The Police (The Door Legal Services)
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Tips for Judges to Mitigate Collateral Sanctions (The Bronx Defenders - Updated January 2008)
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Tips on How to Work with an Immigration Lawyer to Best Protect Your Noncitizen Defendant Client (Immigrant Defense Project, New York State Defenders Association)
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Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board Decision confirming claimant was separated from employment under non-disqualifying circumsntaces (as a result of a sealed ACD appearing on a background check)
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Wait A Minute: Slowing Down Criminal Activity Eviction Cases in Public and Subsidized to Find the Truth (Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis, Inc.)
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What to Expect if you are Arrested (Legal Aid Society)
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“Case Campaign” How to Document your case, get support from Congress, and fight OUTSIDE the courts (Families for Freedom)
