ABSTRACT
This chapter reviews two major types of collateral consequences. Formal collateral consequences include laws, policies, and restrictions that are triggered following a felony conviction. Some examples are legal financial obligations, employment restrictions, and restrictions on voting rights. Informal collateral consequences are the broader impacts of a conviction on individuals, their families, and their communities. Some examples are impacts on health, housing, and relationships. The chapter concludes by considering how collateral consequences intersect with existing social inequalities.
