Persons with a criminal history who CAN register to vote:
In county jail:
- Because jail time is a condition of probation (misdemeanor or felony)
- Serving a felony jail sentence
- Awaiting trial
Or
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On probation
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On mandatory supervision
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On post-release community supervision
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On federal supervised release
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A person with a juvenile wardship adjudication
Persons with a criminal history who CANNOT register and vote:
Currently imprisoned in:
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State prison
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Federal prison
Or
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Currently serving a state prison felony sentence in a county jail or other correctional facility*
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Currently in county jail awaiting transfer to a state or federal prison for a felony conviction
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Currently in county jail for a parole violation
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Currently on parole with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Once you are done with parole your right to vote is restored, but you must re-register online at RegisterToVote.ca.gov or by filling out a paper voter registration card
*California Penal Code section 2910 allows the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to make agreements with local governments to house felons in a county jail or other correctional facility. A person serving a state prison sentence who is housed in a local jail or other facility under these circumstances is not allowed to register and vote. For more information, please visit the California Secretary of state page: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/voting-california/who-can-vote-california/voting-rights-californians.
For more information visit the Secretary of State's Voting Rights: Persons with a Criminal History
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