Is there any basis or law that says a felon cannot volunteer for an all volunteer fire department?
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Is there any basis or law that says a felon cannot volunteer for an all volunteer fire department?
The charges were drug related. This person only received 30 days in jail. It was a class 4 felony.
Asked on October 22, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Illinois
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country once a person has paid his dues for a crime he or she cannot legally be discriminated against in the job market or as a volunteer in any manner such as a volunteer fire department.
Under some state laws a convicted felon may not be able to own or possess a fire arm or vote.
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