An arrest can trigger severe financial consequences, ranging from difficulty retrieving property from the precinct to fees and fines levied after convictions. This page includes resources for helping clients navigate property return, forfeiture, and debt issues related to arrest and conviction.

Resources

Property Return Procedures (The Bronx Defenders)

Information on getting property returned by the New York City police.

How Do I Get My Stuff Back? Regaining property from the New York City Police Department (Legal Aid Society)

A Legal Aid Society guide to regaining property from the NYPD.

Sentencing for Dollars: The Financial Consequences of a Criminal Conviction (Center for Community Alternatives)

Information on the numerous financial consequences of criminal convictions.

Too Many Debts? How to Deal With Debts and Stop Debt Collectors from Harassing You (The Legal Aid Society)

A Legal Aid Society guide to managing debt.