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[The Legend of Korra] How was it decided who would get their bending back?

After Korra's defeat of Amon and the Equalists, much of the bending population of Republic City had been equalized. And after Korra learned how to energybend, I assume they all wanted it back. But who was allowed to get it back? I'm sure the police and White Lotus guards all got it back, but what about the heads of organized crime, street criminals, and normal people? Could they petition to have it restored, and have a formal trial? Could Korra be forced to restore people's bending by the city, or would she use her position as the Avatar to pick and choose who she liked?
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She most likely restored everyone's bending, aside from major criminals for whom it would be punishment much like Yakone.

Minor street criminals would most likely reform and learn to work instead of taking their bending for granted.

Not too many normal people lost their bending, Amon only did a few demonstrations. Mainly people like the White Falls Wolfbats, criminals like Lightning Bolt Zolt and the White Lotus guardsmen.