2006-10-08 08:18:23 · 9 answers · asked by vcf775 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
My understanding is that persons convicted of a felony are not allowed to vote in any state, don't really know for sure.
2006-10-08 08:20:08 · answer #1 · answered by Gaspode 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state in which you were convicted. I some states a felony conviction permanently removes the right to vote. In others, the right to vote can be re-instated after your sentence in completed. The Nevada Secretary of States web site contains the following statement:
Felons who have not been restored to their civil rights are not eligible to register and vote; however, recent legislation has provided for automatic restoration of the right to vote for those who have been honorably discharged from prison, probation or parole, with certain exceptions related to the seriousness of the crime committed.
2006-10-08 13:01:48 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at present it quite is a state by state selection so your state could be diverse. With that suggested maximum states have the skill to have your balloting rights reinstated after all duties to the state have been happy, I.e. fines paid, time served ect. There are some those that basically are not getting the legal device and what it may certainly deliver forth somebody. they look at stereotypes for the common felon from issues they see in video clips and it truly is many times a techniques from the certainty of what many "felons" are. I take the stand that once a guy or woman serves the time for his or her crime then they could no longer proceed to be serving time with the point to speak as quickly as released back into the community. it quite is a substantial contributing component in why many pass back to detention center. How does one get a super pastime in the event that they could checklist being a "felon" for something of their existence? at any fee i do no longer understand if this question is approximately you in my view or you have been basically asking. yet while its approximately then you definately you quite could locate out what your community state demands to get your balloting privilege reinstated. solid success!
2016-10-15 23:35:50 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once a Felon alway's a Felon,they can't even play the slots.
2006-10-08 08:22:50 · answer #4 · answered by kman1830 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
this is a federal law.
felons cant vote not up to states.
unless special circumstance re-apply for right .
2006-10-08 08:21:48 · answer #5 · answered by macdoodle 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
felons cannot vote.
2006-10-08 13:06:43 · answer #6 · answered by CCC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is an ex-felon????? Your either a felon or not right????
2006-10-08 08:20:24 · answer #7 · answered by nonya 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, at least not in federal ones
2006-10-08 08:38:10 · answer #8 · answered by Ranger473 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no
2006-10-08 08:28:31 · answer #9 · answered by artcherman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋