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Probation
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What is the procedure for the drug testing program also known as Color Code?
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How can I have my probation/supervised release terminated early?
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I have a family member/friend who is scheduled to be released from prison. They were convicted in federal court in another district or state but want to reside in the _____ District of _____. How can his/her case be transferred?
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I am an employer and I want to know if a prospective employee has been convicted of a crime, can you run a background check?
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What are the standard conditions of probation the court must impose?
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I am on probation/supervised release. Am I allowed to leave the state?
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I have been released from federal prison, how soon do I have to report for supervision?
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I know of a family member who is on Federal probation/supervised release, can you tell me what crime they committed?
General
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If I am convicted of a Federal crime, can I or a family member own or possess a firearm?
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How do I have my conviction expunged?
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If I am convicted of a felony in Federal court, can I vote?
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Where can I find the probation or pretrial service office mailing address?
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What is the presentence investigation phase of a case?
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What is supervision?
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Where can I find information about the district court’s judges and magistrate judges?
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If I am convicted of a Federal crime, am I permitted to hunt?
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I have been found guilty in Federal Court, what happens next?
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How do I get a certified copy of a document?
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I have a friend/family member who is in prison. How do I find out where he is being held?
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I am owed court-ordered restitution, who do I contact to get my money?
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I owe restitution for my crime. Who do I pay?
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Where can I get information regarding child support?
Pretrial
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I have been sentenced and am waiting to be told where to report to serve my sentence. Do I report to my U.S. Probation Officer until I am assigned to a prison?