Fund | Dollars | Positions | |
---|---|---|---|
FLORIDA COMMISSION ON OFFENDER REVIEW | |||
PROGRAM: POST-INCARCERATION ENFORCEMENT AND VICTIMS RIGHTS |
12,277,208
|
132.00 |
|
TOTAL |
12,277,208 |
132.00 |
Felon Voting Rights. In 2019, the Florida Legislature enacted Ch. 2019-162, Laws of Florida, which made substantive changes to the Florida Election Code and implemented Amendment 4 to the Florida Constitution, which was approved by voters in November 2018. This amendment restored the voting rights of Floridians with felony convictions after they complete all terms of their sentence including parole or probation. For those offenders covered by the amendment, it only restored the right to vote and not the right to sit on a jury or hold public office. Restoration of these rights can only be restored through application to the Board of Executive Clemency. The amendment does not apply to those convicted of murder or felony sexual offenses, who continue to be permanently barred from voting unless the Governor and Cabinet vote to restore their voting rights on a case-by-case basis.
Gina Giacomo, Director, Division of Administration, 850-488-3415