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Kat Pòch: Konnen Dwa Ou yo (Know Your Rights)

Kat ki antre nan bous pou dwa ou yo. Pwoteje dwa konstitisyonèl ou nan nenpòt sitiyasyon.

Last updated: 2026-03-30 haitian-creole kreyol pocket-card know-your-rights

Enstriksyon / Instructions

  1. Enprime sou papye wouj solid / Print on red cardstock
  2. Koupe sou liy pwentiye yo (3.5" x 2" - gwosè kat kredi) / Cut along dotted lines
  3. Pliye si w ap itilize vèsyon de kote / Fold if using two-sided version
  4. Pote nan bous ou tout tan / Carry in your wallet at all times
  5. Montre bay ofisye yo olye ou pale / Show to officers instead of speaking

Kat Pòch - Devan / Front (English/Haitian Creole)

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                                                     │
│   I AM EXERCISING MY CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS          │
│   M AP EGZÈSE DWA KONSTITISYONÈL MWEN               │
│                                                     │
│  • I do not consent to a search of my person,       │
│    my belongings, or my home.                       │
│    Mwen pa dakò pou yo fouye kò mwen, bagay         │
│    mwen yo, oswa kay mwen.                          │
│                                                     │
│  • I have the right to remain silent under the      │
│    Fifth Amendment.                                 │
│    Mwen gen dwa pou m rete an silans dapre          │
│    Senkyèm Amannman an.                             │
│                                                     │
│  • I will not answer questions about my birthplace  │
│    or my immigration status.                        │
│    Mwen pap reponn kesyon sou kote mwen fèt         │
│    oswa estati imigrasyon mwen.                     │
│                                                     │
│  • I wish to speak with an attorney.                │
│    Mwen vle pale ak yon avoka.                      │
│                                                     │
│  AVOKA / ATTORNEY: _____________________________   │
│  TELEFÒN / PHONE: ______________________________   │
│                                                     │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Kat Pòch - Dèyè / Back (Haitian Creole)

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                                                     │
│        M AP EGZÈSE DWA KONSTITISYONÈL MWEN          │
│                                                     │
│  • Mwen pa dakò pou yo fouye kò mwen, bagay         │
│    mwen yo, oswa kay mwen.                          │
│                                                     │
│  • Mwen gen dwa pou m rete an silans dapre          │
│    Senkyèm Amannman an e mwen refize reponn         │
│    kesyon.                                          │
│                                                     │
│  • Mwen pap reponn kesyon sou kote mwen fèt         │
│    oswa estati imigrasyon mwen.                     │
│                                                     │
│  • Mwen vle pale ak yon avoka anvan mwen            │
│    reponn nenpòt kesyon oswa siyen nenpòt           │
│    dokiman.                                         │
│                                                     │
│  LIGN IJANS: ____________________________________   │
│                                                     │
│  United We Dream Hotline: 1-844-363-1423            │
│                                                     │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

5 Bagay pou Sonje / 5 Things to Remember

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                                                     │
│    5 THINGS TO REMEMBER / 5 BAGAY POU SONJE         │
│                                                     │
│  1. Stay CALM - Do not run or resist                │
│     Rete KAM - Pa kouri oswa reziste                │
│                                                     │
│  2. Stay SILENT - You have the right                │
│     Rete an SILANS - Sa se dwa ou                   │
│                                                     │
│  3. Do NOT SIGN anything                            │
│     PA SIYEN anyen                                  │
│                                                     │
│  4. Do NOT show foreign documents                   │
│     PA montre dokiman etranje                       │
│                                                     │
│  5. Ask for an ATTORNEY                             │
│     Mande yon AVOKA                                 │
│                                                     │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Konsèy pou Enprime / Printing Tips

  • Papye: Itilize papye wouj solid ki klere / Use bright red cardstock
  • Gwosè: Enprime nan 100% - li antre nan bous estanda / Print at 100%
  • Plastifye: Konsidere plastifye pou li dire / Consider laminating
  • Distribye: Bay tout manm fanmi yo kopi / Give copies to all family members

Nimewo Enpòtan / Important Numbers

Kontak / Contact Nimewo / Number
Avoka Imigrasyon / Immigration Attorney **____**
Ijans Fanmi / Family Emergency **____**
Rapid Response Hotline **____**
Lekòl Timoun / Children's School **____**

Resous ki Gen Rapò / Related Resources

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified immigration attorney for advice specific to your situation.
Source: https://www.iceencounter.com/printables/haitian-creole/pocket-card/
Emergency Hotline: 1-844-363-1423 (United We Dream Hotline)
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