An individual is ineligible to receive SSI benefits for any month during which they:
Have an unsatisfied warrant for their arrest for a crime, or attempt to commit a crime,
that is a felony or, in jurisdictions that do not define crimes as felonies, is punishable
by death or imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year regardless of the actual sentence
imposed under the laws of the place from which the warrant is issued.
Have an unsatisfied warrant for avoiding custody or confinement after conviction for
a crime, or attempt to commit a crime, which is a felony or, in jurisdictions that
do not define crimes as felonies, is punishable by death or imprisonment for a term
exceeding 1 year regardless of the actual sentence imposed under the laws of the place
from which the person flees; or
Are violating a condition of probation or parole imposed under Federal or State law.
IMPORTANT: When an individual has an unsatisfied warrant for avoiding prosecution, custody,
or confinement for a crime, these procedures apply only if the crime is classified
as a felony. When an individual has an unsatisfied warrant for avoiding prosecution,
custody, or confinement for an attempt to commit a crime, the crime attempted must
be classified as a felony, but the criminal act of attempting to commit the crime
does not have to be a felony. When an individual is violating a condition of their
probation or parole, the originating crime may be either a felony or a misdemeanor.
For individuals residing in Connecticut, New York, or Vermont on or after 12/06/05,
see SI 00530.800 for instructions on determining fugitive felon status.