In Georgia, there are more than 500,000 felony convicted people, who are eligible to vote. Many may not know that this right has been or could be easily restored, while others have yet to be educated about the power and importance of their vote as a crucial function of a democratic society.
If you are on probation for a misdemeanor, YOU CAN VOTE.
If you are serving a felony First Offender or Conditional Discharge sentence, and the status hasn’t been revoked, YOU CAN VOTE while still serving the sentence.
If you were convicted of a felony or had your felony First Offender or Conditional Discharge revoked and are still on probation, when you complete your sentence, including any time on non-report status YOU CAN VOTE.
If you have a felony conviction and have completed your sentence YOU CAN VOTE.
If you pled “Nolo,” YOU CAN VOTE, even while serving your sentence. Nolo pleas are rare for felonies.
YOU CAN VOTE in Georgia if you have felonies in other states as long as you are not currently serving a sentence for a felony conviction in Georgia. The voting laws of the other state don’t matter—Georgia law applies to Georgia residents
You can terminate your probation in 3 years if you have no revocations, no new charges, and paid restitution, under SB105 Probation Reform Act. Ask your probation officer.
If your probation is complete, YOU CAN VOTE.
