To register to vote, you must not be currently serving a felony sentence, including any probation, post-release supervision, or parole. However, you may register and vote if you are serving an extended term of probation, post-release supervision, or parole, you have outstanding fines, fees, or restitution, and you do not know of another reason that your probation, post-release supervision, or parole was extended.
No further documentation is needed. Note: When you are convicted of a misdemeanor in North Carolina, you do not lose your right to vote, even if you are incarcerated. When you are convicted of a felony in North Carolina you cannot vote or register to vote until you have completed all the terms of your felony sentence, including any probation or parole. However, based on a recent court order, you are eligible to register and vote if you are serving an extended term of probation, post-release supervision, or parole, you have outstanding fines, fees, or restitution, and you do not know of another reason that your probation, post-release supervision, or parole was extended.
If you have been discharged from probation you are eligible to register and vote, even if you still owe money or have a civil lien. Attempting to register to vote or voting while you are serving a felony sentence is a felony unless you are 1 serving an extended term of probation, post-release supervision, or parole, 2 you have outstanding fines, fees, or restitution, and 3 you do not know of another reason that your probation, post-release supervision, or parole was extended.
Once you complete your felony sentence or receive a pardon, you are eligible to vote and may register. A Certificate of Sentence Completion demonstrates that people with felony convictions are no longer under correctional control and have completed their sentence. To obtain a certificate, contact your original DCS probation office or request from a local probation office. You do not need a Pardon and are not required to provide any documentation about your criminal history to register.
However, some people have been wrongfully purged from registration rolls due to their criminal history or told they could not register. Obtaining a Certificate of Sentence Completion from DCS can show that you have completed your sentence for a felony conviction and are eligible to vote. At the time of the election, you must be at least 18 years old and have photo ID. To register you must also be a United States citizen, a Georgia resident, and have not been declared mentally incompetent.
It is against the law to try to register to vote when you know you are not eligible. As long as you are not currently serving a felony sentence, you can register to vote in Georgia. You can find a pdf copy of our FAQ sheet at the top of this page, as well as more information about Certificates of Sentence Completion.
If you have any questions or need help understanding if your sentence is complete if you are off paper , contact Georgia Justice Project at ext. Remember Me. Username or Email. Frequently Asked Questions on Voter Eligibility by People with Criminal Records in Georgia Georgia Justice Project does a lot of educational presentations around the state, and we find there is a lot of confusion and misinformation about who can and cannot vote in Georgia when they have a criminal record. Can I vote if I am on probation?
Can I vote if I pled Nolo contendere to a felony offense? Can I vote if I am in prison? The ability of the governor to restore voting rights to persons convicted of infamous crimes through pardoning power was upheld in State v. Richardson , In Governor Tom Vilsack restored voting rights to individuals with former felony convictions via executive order. Governor Terry Branstad reversed this executive order in Governor Steve Beshear restored voting rights to individuals with former non-violent felony convictions via executive order in Governor Matt Bevin reversed this executive order shortly after taking office in If an individual has been convicted of one of these, he or she can still receive a pardon from the governor to restore voting rights Miss.
Code Ann. In felony cases, there is a two-year waiting period after completion of probation for the restoration of voting rights Neb. The Tennessee Constitution denies the right to vote persons convicted of an infamous crime Tenn. Those convicted of infamous crimes may petition for restoration upon completion of the sentence or be pardoned by the governor T.
Proof of restoration is needed in order to register to vote T. No person who has been convicted of a felony shall be qualified to vote unless his civil rights have been restored by the Governor or other appropriate authority VA Const. The Department of Corrections is required to provide persons convicted of felonies with information regarding voting rights restoration, and assist with the process established by the governor for the review of applications VA Code Ann.
Individuals with felony convictions may petition the courts in an attempt to restore their voting rights VA Code Ann. In , Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced an executive order automatically restoring voting rights to convicted felons who have completed their prison sentence and their term of supervised release parole or probation as of April 22,
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