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Can a felony conviction barr someone from voting forever?
Can a felony conviction barr someone from voting forever?
I am dating someone that has a felony from years ago in college. He got a suspended sentence and probation, but was convicted. This happened in 1994. Can you vote today? He always tells me he votes and I"m wondering if that can be possible?
This was in North Carolina
Thank you
5 Answers
- Tmess2Lv 79 years agoFavorite Answer
It depends upon the state in which the voter lives, not the state of the offense.
Some states restore voting rights once the sentence is completed (either the end or probation or the end of parole supervision). Other states treat any felony conviction as permanently diqualifying a person from voting unless the conviction is wiped out by a pardon.
In North Carolina, as I understand the statute on the restoration of the rights of citizenship, upon completion of the period of probation and parole, the right to vote is restored.
Source(s): North Carolina General Statutes, Section 13-1. - 9 years ago
It all depends on what state you are in. In most states when you serve your time your voter rights are restored, some states never let you vote again and some states refuse to honor the restoration of your voting from another state.
- Anonymous9 years ago
Presidential pardon or Governor pardon will restore voting and all other rights.
- Anonymous9 years ago
it can but is doesn't always. Many states restore voting rights once sentence is completed.
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