Restoration of Civil Rights

How the Clemency Process Begins:

I. 

The Department of Corrections submits a list of ex-offenders who have completed their sentences for review by the Parole Commission, based on the offense committed.

II.

The Parole Commission reviews the list for initial eligibility to verify that:

1. They have completed the sentence.
2. They have completed their probation or supervision.
3. They have paid 100% of victim restitution.
4. There are no pending cases on the state or federal level.

III.

Once initial eligibility is verified, the Parole Commission will determine which restoration level process is required.

IV.

Once an ex-offender's level has been determined, the Office of Executive Clemency initiates the process.

1. For less severe and severe offenses, except murder and sex offenses, ex-offenders are not required to take any action and will be notified if their rights have been restored or if found ineligible.
2. For murder, sex offenses, and unapproved severe offenses, ex-offenders need to request a hearing through the Office of the Executive Clemency.

Under these rules, the rights being restored are:

1. Voting Rights
2. The right to serve on a jury
3. The right to apply for business tax receipt
4. The right to hold public office

Gun rights will NOT be restored.