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How can I get my rights restored if I was convicted of a felony?

FAQs - Print View
You may click here to download the “Application for Certificate of Restoration” and contact Charlotte Mullis at (423) 493-5100 ext. 231 to see if you are eligible.

If I lost my right to vote because I was convicted of a felony, how can I get it restored?

Voting Section Frequently Asked Questions
Each state has different rules on the rights of convicted felons to vote and on restoration of those rights once it has been lost. Contact your state election board for the most current law.

I was convicted of a felony in another state. Can I have my firearm rights restored in Washington?

Frequently Asked Questions - Expungement & Firearms
It is only fitting that since you can be prosecuted in Washington for possessing a firearm after being convicted of a felony in another state, that you can have the right to possess firearms within the State of Washington restored by a Washington court. You could not be prosecuted by the State of Washington. However, federal courts have held only the convicting jurisdiction may restore firearms rights. Thus, you could be prosecuted by the federal government.

I am a convicted felon and wish to have my voting rights restored, what do I do?

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The US Department of Justice has a complete guide to the questions concerning restoration of felon's voting rights in Florida. To see this guide, click HERE

If I have been convicted of a felony, can I still become credentialed?

Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services - Frequent...
Conviction of a crime is not, in and of itself, a ban to becoming credentialed. However, the bearing, if any, the criminal offense or offenses for which you have been previously convicted will have on your fitness or ability to perform one or more duties or responsibilities related to the credential must be considered. As part of the Application process, you will be required to provide information relative to the conviction to be considered as part of the review of your Application.

Can I register if I have been convicted of a felony?

Douglas County Election Commission
You can register if you have served your sentence and completed any parole terms and have then waited a two-year period (Click here to view the appropriate section of our website).

Can those convicted of a felony apply for licensure?

Medical Quality Assurance - Navigation Banner
Yes, Convicted felons may apply, but they must complete a background history form and submit all requested documentation for review. (Back to top) A list of Florida approved Radiologic Technology programs can be found at our websiteat http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/rad-tech/Rad_Tech_Prog.pdf (pdf - kb). For a list of national programs, please visit the ARRT’s website at www.arrt.org. Please note that we cannot assign CE credit for passing a registry examination.

Can I become a nurse if I have been convicted of a felony?

Frequently Asked Questions
Texas law states if you have ever been convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanors, you may be ineligible to receive a nursing license in the State of Texas. You must submit to a criminal background check. Drug and assault related offenses are carefully scrutinized.

I have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor; may I still enter into the program?

Web Enhanced Courses
Any student may apply for admission to a matriculated program at CUNY regardless of criminal history. Conviction is not an automatic barrier to licensing or registration. The New York State Department of Education considers each case on its individual merit.

How can I find out if my civil rights have been restored?

Supervisor of Elections Office
You may contact the Office of Executive Clemency, 2601 Blairstone Road, Bldg C, Room 244, Tallahassee, Fl 32399-2450, Tel: 850.488.2952, Fax: 850.488.0695.

I was convicted of a felony, and have completed my probation and parole. Can I vote?

SOS, Missouri - Elections: Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Upon completion of your sentencing and probation and parole, you can register to vote with your local election authority and be eligible to vote in elections. Individuals who have been convicted of an election offense, whether a felony or misdemeanor, are not allowed to vote.

I was convicted of a felony before the Gun Control Act of 1968. Can I obtain a pistol license?

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office - Frequently Asked Questi...
ANSWER: No. According to the Gun Control Act, no one convicted of a felony may possess firearms. It does not matter if the conviction was before or after the G.C.A. became effective in 1968.

HOW ARE VOTING RIGHTS RESTORED?

Texas Board of Pardons & Paroles ~ Updated 5/27/06 - Pri...
In past years, Texas law specified that citizens convicted of a felony offense were ineligible to vote in the State of Texas until two years after full discharge of their sentence. Effective September 1, 1997, the legislature restored voting rights to felons convicted in Texas once a person fully discharges the felony sentence, including any term of incarceration, parole, or supervision, or completes a period of probation ordered by any court. See Texas Election Code, 11.002.

Return to top May I apply now if I am a convicted felon or serving felony probation?

Frequently Asked Questions
Persons who have been convicted of a felony shall not be eligible to apply in Florida until the person's civil rights have been restored. See Rule 2-13.3. A person who is serving a sentence of felony probation, regardless of adjudication of guilt, shall not be eligible to apply until termination of the period of probation. See Rule 2-13.4.

I was convicted of a felony and my conviction was set aside. Why is it on my criminal history?

Frequently Asked Questions - Division of Statewide Services
A set aside conviction is considered "past conviction information" per AS 12.62.900(20). When a Suspended Imposition of Sentence is set aside the disposition changes to "conviction set aside". Even though the charge was set aside, it remains on your criminal history.

What is a felony? How serious is one?

County of Riverside Public Defender - Frequently Asked Quest...
Felonies are the most serious criminal cases. A case is a felony if the punishment can include state prison. This differs from a misdemeanor (or less serious) case, in which the punishment is, at most, a year in county jail. Felony charges range from drug, burglary and car theft cases, up to rape, arson and murder. Although some felonies are punishable by life in prison, most cases have fixed sentences.

What is a felony?

Scott Fenstermaker, New York City Criminal Defense Lawyer sp...
In most jurisdictions, a felony is any crime where the maximum potential penalty that a defendant may face either exceeds one year in jail or is death.

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