Can a convicted felon vote
in Utah?
Many people are aware of the voting law in Utah that prohibits a
convicted
felon
from voting. But not all of those people are aware of the Utah law that
provides for the restoration of a convicted felon's voting rights.
Under Utah Code 20A-2-101.5, a convicted felon's right to register to
vote and to vote in an election is restored when the convicted felon
either: is placed on probation; is placed on parole; or has
successfully completed the term of incarceration to which the felon was
sentenced.
The practical effect of Utah Code 20A-2-101.5 is that a convicted felon
will only be restricted from voting while that person is either
awaiting sentencing for a felony conviction or is incarcerated in the
state prison.
Utah law also provides similar restrictions on the right to vote for
persons convicted of
misdemenaors
in violation of Utah's election code. Criminal convictions under the
election code are rare, so most individuals with misdemeanor
convictions on their record are still eligible to vote. But for persons
who have been convicted of a misdemeanor under Utah's election code,
section 20A-2-101.3 restores voting rights once the person is placed on
probation or completes the term of incarceration imposed by the court.
Other Consequences of a Felony Conviction
A felony conviction in Utah carries consequences in addition to the
potential impact on voting rights. A felony conviction an affect your
ability to get a job, rent an apartment, hunt or otherwise possess or
use firearms, and much more.
For many people convicted of a felony, a
402
reduction or
expungement
may provide a way to remove a felony conviction from their records and
restore the rights and privileges that were lost as a result of their
convictions. As an
experienced Utah criminal
attorney Stephen Howard has helped clients clear their records of
felony convictions in a wide variety of cases. Call us now to see how
he can help you.
Finding a Criminal Lawyer in Salt Lake City, Utah
With a practice based in Salt Lake City, Stephen
Howard is a Utah
criminal defense attorney
with a
record
of successfully protecting his clients rights in thousands of
serious criminal cases. His record includes not guilty verdicts,
dismissals, and appellate reversals on some of the most serious charges
on the books in Utah. He has also assisted numerous clients in clearing
their records with 402 reductions and expungements.
Contact us today to arrange
for an initial consultation.

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