If I have a felony on my record can I get a passport?

psd · #1 Apr 2, 2008, 12:13 PM

Hello,
My name is Polly. I have a friend who doesn't have access to the web. He was convicted of a felony. He wants to know if he can get a passport since he has finished his sentence but a retrial is pending?

twinkiedooter · Apr 2, 2008, 01:21 PM

If a retrial is pending it would not be a good idea for him to leave the country right now.

psd · Apr 2, 2008, 01:33 PM

If my friend is going for 10 days, late this summer; would there still be a problem? If so, what type of problem?

Clough · Apr 2, 2008, 02:01 PM

(Question moved from Introductions to more appropriate topic area.)

Clough · Apr 2, 2008, 02:02 PM

Is your friend currently on probation or parole?

psd · Apr 2, 2008, 02:05 PM

No. He has served his time and had filed for a retrial.

Benjimeister · Apr 2, 2008, 03:45 PM

The answer to your question is Yes, a person with a felony can get a passport. However... firstly, with a retrial pending, I agree with twinkiedooter that it might not be a good idea to leave the country, for whatever reason. Also, depending on the charges, some countries may not let you in (ie Canada and drug convictions)



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