Can a felon who has been granted clemency by the state of Maine adopt a child?

Brandon G

OH MY GOD you all missed the fact he was granted clemency. Which means OOOPS we the state of maine ****** up and you didn't do it.

In other words he is not a felon he is a person in which never commited that crime, according to the state, or they thoguht the penalty given was to serve and said well to even this out will say it never happened. Does he have to answer yes on application? Ask a lawyer.

Still Me

If indeed those are the facts of the case, then that would not in and of itself prevent a person from being approved.

Of course, all the factors have to be looked at as a whole. Felonies which are against a person, such as assault, rape, etc., do prevent someone from adopting (of course). As do patterns of misdemeanors or legally "lesser" offenses, such as multiple DUI's.

I hope that helps!

New Mom

I would hope that they would see that this was a long time ago and people do change, this is not something that would stop you from being a good parent, but as for your question I am sure they will see it but not sure what they will say just don't lie about it let them know. Good Luck God Bless!

if he's a convicted felon i wouldn't THINK they would let him adopt......they are very particular about adoptions

i adopted 6 years ago..... in indiana

call local adoption attorneys in your area they could tell you more

sean808080

that would depend on the agency or the state office handling adoptions. one wont know until one tries.

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OMG NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!

Abby

most likly not if they have a any type of crminal record

Peace Yo

Totally possible and highly likely.

I know of several people who have adopted domestically and internationally who had blemishes on their police record. Blemishes, meaning misdemeanors like stealing a pack of cigarettes. Other very specific cases I personally know of who were approved, even though they had police records, were misdemeanors for a stolen tie, unpaid parking tickets (which lead to arrest), public drunkeness (the 'ol college years), things like that.

Things that would be a huge no no would be for someone convicted of a crime against families or children such as non support or abuse.

FWIW, stealing a pack of cigarettes is a misdemeanor. If this person has a felony on their record they are dealing with a much larger crime. There is either more to the story or he is not actually a "felon". That would be an important detail to clear up.

nancy

no im sorry

Rhonda & Cats

I certainly hope not.

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