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Voting After a Felony

15 Del. C. § 6103 — eligible again once the whole sentence is served, unless the felony is one that disqualifies for life

Before registering anyone, the county elections office checks the criminal records system for a felony conviction.

  • 15 Del. C. § 6103
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  • A conviction for a disqualifying felony, the kind the State Constitution names as a permanent bar, means the application is denied.
  • For any other felony, the application is denied only until the person has served the whole sentence: imprisonment, parole, work release, supervised custody, probation and community supervision.
  • Once that sentence is fully discharged, the person may register.

A pardon can affect a disqualifying felony. A particular record is a question for the Department of Elections or a licensed Delaware attorney.

Sources for this section (2)
  1. 15 Del. C. § 6102 — Definitions
  2. 15 Del. C. § 6103 — Application for registration: felony conviction reviews

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Delaware attorney.

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