2007-05-03 16:18:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
April 5, 2007 - Florida has acted to allow felons to more easily get their civil rights back after they serve their sentences. -- Republican Gov. Charlie Crist pushed the change, saying the rights to vote, hold office and serve on a jury were fundamental to being part of a democratic society. With 3-1 vote by Crist and the other members of the state's clemency board, state officials will AUTOMATICALLY begin the restoration process for felons once they complete their sentences.
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/state/content/state/epaper/2007/04/06/m1a_xgr_felons_0406.html
http://sentencing.typepad.com/sentencing_law_and_policy/2007/04/florida_restori.html
Other states (a few examples):
Delaware reduced its lifetime ban on voting for felons to a five-year waiting period after completion of sentence as of June 23, 2000.
New Mexico removed its lifetime ban on voting for ex-felons as of July 7, 2000.
Effective in 1998, Texas removed its two-year waiting period after completion of sentence for the restoration of voting rights for all felons.
Minnesota statute says that a convicted felon loses his or her civil rights, including the right to vote. It also stipulates that a felon’s civil rights are automatically reinstated when he or she completes their sentence. See Minnesota statute 609.165 for more details.
March 27, 2007 - Baltimore - Ex-felon voter rights advocates continue to press for felon voting rights legislation in the General Assembly. The legislation is cross filed in both chambers. Senate Bill 448 and House Bill 554 are presently in committee [...] In 2002, the state of Maryland repealed its lifetime ban on two-time ex-felons. The one exception included felons who had two violent convictions. A three-year waiting period was required after completion of sentence before their rights can be returned.
2007-05-04 11:36:27 · answer #1 · answered by pepper 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I believe it depends on what you did whether you deserve to get your rights back. What was your crime, how long were you in prison, etc. Be more specific
2007-05-03 23:24:44 · answer #2 · answered by golfnuttoday 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You were convicted of a felony for a reason; you don't get your rights back that existed prior to the felony.
2007-05-04 10:23:49 · answer #3 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋