California Voting Rights for Felons

09 Sep California Voting Rights for Felons

As you know, this is a Presidential Election year and recently, you have had a run-in with the law. Voting is a right. Is it still your right if you are in jail, on probation, or on parole? Find out here.

Question: My partner is currently serving time in prison, and will still be there during the election. Can he/ she vote?
Answer: No. No person actively serving time during the election may vote.

Question: My partner will be out of prison and on parole during election. Can he/ she vote?
Answer: No, any offender on parole during election time cannot vote. Once they are off parole, their voting rights will automatically be restored.

Question: Can my partner vote if he/ she is on probation during election time?
Answer: Yes. Even if he/ she is in jail as a probation condition, your partner can vote, regardless if he/ she has a felony or misdemeanor conviction.

Question: Can my partner, who will be on mandatory supervision during election time, vote?
Answer:> No. His/ her voting rights will be restored upon completion of mandatory supervision.

Question: Can my partner, who will be on post-release community supervision during election time, vote?
Answer: No. His/ her voting rights will be restored upon completion of community supervision.

Question: Can my partner, who will be in jail during election time, vote?
Answer: Yes, if your partner is still awaiting trial, is serving time for a misdemeanor conviction, or is on probation and is physically in jail during election time, he or she can vote.