What effect does a Certificate of Relief have on my status?
A Certificate of Relief may remove any mandatory legal bar or disability imposed as a result of conviction of the crime or crimes specified in the certificate. The Certificate of Relief does not, however, enable you to retain or become eligible for public office. Note that removing mandatory legal bars restores your right to apply and be considered for employment or license, but does not guarantee it will be granted.
 
A Certificate of Relief issued to you upon release or once you are on parole supervision is a temporary certificate. This certificate becomes permanent when you are discharged from supervision. While it is temporary, the certificate may be revoked by action of DOCCS.

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1. When do I need a Certificate of Relief?
2. If I received Youthful Offender do I need a Certificate?
3. What does a Certificate of Relief do?
4. Who grants Certificates?
5. When are Certificates issued and how do I apply?
6. If I was sentenced in one county but my Probation was transferred to another county to which court do I go?
7. Can I get a hunting license and carry guns if I get a Certificate of Relief?
8. Can I serve on jury duty if I get a Certificate of Relief?
9. For how long is a Certificate good?
10. What can I do if I have more than one felony conviction?
11. Are there protections against discrimination based on criminal convictions?
12. What does "mandatory disabilities" mean?
13. What are some of the employment and licenses from which formerly incarcerated individuals may be barred?
14. How can mandatory disabilities be removed?
15. Who is eligible for a Certificate of Relief?
16. What effect does a Certificate of Relief have on my status?
17. Who is eligible to apply for a Certificate of Good Conduct?
18. What effect does a Certificate of Good Conduct have on my status?
19. Where can I obtain more information about Certificates of Relief and Good Conduct, or licensing and employment?