A wide range of restrictions following criminal convictions

People in the US who have been convicted of felonies and misdemeanors face more than 40,000 restrictions, most of which are imposed by states. The most common ones limit job opportunities.

Employment and volunteering

19,419

Occupational and professional

13,869

Business licenses

11,199

Political and civic participation

3,954

Registration, publication and notification

2,360

Civil fines, liability, forfeiture and property rights

2,091

Driver's licences

1,756

Government contracting

1,657

Family and domestic rights

1,612

General relief

1,390

Recreational license

1,355

Judicial rights

1,293

Education

1,280

Government benefits

1,057

Housing and residency

1,033

Government loans and grants

257

Immigration and naturalization