Application for a Certificate of Relief from Civil Disabilities Benefit

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Who is Eligible Any covered member whose civil rights or eligibility for permits, licenses or occupational advancement have been adversely impacted as a result of a criminal conviction in any jurisdiction in the Fund's Geographic Area of Coverage, whether or not the member was eligible for Fund benefits when the conviction occurred.This benefit is limited to covered members only.

What is the Benefit The Fund will provide an attorney's services to prepare necessary documents, consult with Probation and Parole authorities, and appear in court in support of an application for the issuance of a Certificate of Relief from Civil Disabilities for any covered member.

Exclusions and Limitations Excluded from the Application for a Certificate of Relief from Civil Disabilities Benefit are the following:

• matters arising in jurisdictions outside the Fund's Geographic Area of Coverage, or requiring the filing of an Application for a Certificate of Relief from Civil Disabilities in such jurisdictions
• matters arising from convictions in Federal Court
• matters arising from convictions for Class A-1, A-2, or A-3 Felony charges, or from charges of murder, manslaughter, or an attempt at either.

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