Justice Department Guide to State Voting Rules that Apply after Criminal Convictions
The Justice Department announced the release of a guide to the state voting rules that apply after criminal convictions. This document is designed to help citizens who meet the age and residency requirements to understand how the state-by-state rules about voting after a criminal conviction could apply to them. Who keeps the right to vote and who can regain that right—and how—differs from state to state, and it depends on state law. This guide walks readers through a series of questions to help them understand how each state’s laws work. And it gives information about how to reach officials in a particular state if someone wants to register to vote or if they have additional questions.