Voting After A Conviction
Fla. Stat. 98.0751 — back on completing every term of the sentence, fines and restitution included
In Florida, a person disqualified from voting by a felony conviction, other than for murder or a felony sexual offense, has the disqualification ended and voting rights restored upon completion of all terms of the sentence, including parole or probation.
- Release from any term of imprisonment the court ordered.
- Termination of any probation, community control or supervision, including parole.
- Fulfillment of any other term the court ordered as part of the sentence.
- Full payment of restitution, and of fines or fees ordered as part of the sentence or as a condition of supervision.
Murder and felony sexual offenses. For those convictions, the disqualification does not end unless civil rights are restored under the clemency provision of the State Constitution.
The money terms. Only the amounts the court specifically ordered as part of the sentence count, not later accruing fees. They are completed by payment in full, by the court ending the obligation with the payee's approval, or by completing community service the court converted them to, but not by conversion to a civil lien.
The process for confirming eligibility and the clemency process are not on this page. Whether a particular conviction affects a particular person's right to vote is a question for the county election office or a licensed Florida attorney.
Sources for this section (2)
- Fla. Stat. 98.0751 — Restoration of voting rights; termination of ineligibility subsequent to a felony conviction
- Fla. Stat. 97.041 — Qualifications to register or vote
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Florida attorney.