2006-09-21 19:51:31 · 9 answers · asked by Penny 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It depends on the state. And in some states on whether your civil rights have been specifically restored. (The Uniform Act on the Status of Convicted Persons was enacted by NH and HI but is no longer being promoted to the states by the Uniform Law Commissoners. Ths would have specifically restored civil rights. But as you will see, it's not relevant to Illinois.)
The current law in Illinois is decribed here: http://www.elections.state.il.us/VotingInformation/Register.aspx and the offcial text of the Election Law is here: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs4.asp?DocName=001000050HArt%2E+3&ActID=170&ChapAct=10%26nbsp%3BILCS%26nbsp%3B5%2F&ChapterID=3&ChapterName=ELECTIONS&SectionID=36247&SeqStart=9900000&SeqEnd=10700000&ActName=Election+Code%2E
The relevant part on eligibility to vote is:
"Sec. 3‑5. No person who has been legally convicted, in this or another State or in any federal court, of any crime, and is serving a sentence of confinement in any penal institution, or who has been convicted under any section of this Act and is serving a sentence of confinement in any penal institution, shall vote, offer to vote, attempt to vote or be permitted to vote at any election until his release from confinement." (10 ILCS 5/3‑5) (from Ch. 46, par. 3‑5)
THAT ANSWERS YOUR QUESTION. Once released from jail, a convicted felon may vote in Illinois.
2006-09-21 19:56:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Again, it does go to the State.
However, once you have done your time there tends to be a window of time where you would not be allowed to vote until that time has elapsed. Some State say three years to vote, some five. Others say no voting whatsoever.
Also, it depends on the offense. Illinois is most likely to not allow a felon to vote.
Yet, in the Great State of California Democrats have worked hard to allow any felon after bars and behind to have a vote. So if your a felon good news.
2006-09-21 20:17:59 · answer #2 · answered by marcus93257 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Depends on if you've had your rights reinstated. The procedure varies from state to state and also can depend on the severity of the felony conviction.
2006-09-21 19:59:55 · answer #3 · answered by Chuck Dhue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is that authentic in the journey that your a convicted felon you loose your impressive to vote. Thats a discrace surley as quickly as released they could desire to be inspired to take part in contructive society and sense they have a say in there u . s ..is this a ban for existence?
2016-10-17 10:39:20 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as far as i know a convicted felon cannot vote or own a weapon of any kind.
2006-09-21 20:00:45 · answer #5 · answered by chefzilla65 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you are still in jail, no, but if you have done yourtime, and are out of jail, you shouldbe able to vote, otherwise half thecountry wouldn't be able to vote, and that would be immoral And I believe, against your civil rights.
2006-09-21 20:00:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is fairly common to find that felons are denied voting rights... it is variable by state.
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2006-09-21 20:00:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in Georgia, and it's "no" here, too.
2006-09-21 20:07:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
2006-09-21 19:57:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋