(06-04-2018, 10:29 AM)MalabarJag Wrote:

(06-04-2018, 09:23 AM)B2hibry Wrote: I agree with the reason for invalidation. However, I don’t agree that there should never be an avenue for rights restoration. People make mistakes and in this day and age, one slip of the law (non-violent) can catch a Felony. Needs to be case by case restoration.

In Florida, the governor can restore voting rights, so it's a case by case evaluation. About 400 former felons per year have had their voting rights restored under Rick Scott.

In Florida, the Board of Parole does that...There is a form you fill out and submit to them and they make the decision to either restore your civil rights or deny your request...Then you have to submit a similar request to the Governor to restore your gun rights if eligible...That is the process I had to go through anyway...

Restore Your Rights | ACLU of Florida
https://www.aclufl.org/en/restore-your-rights
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APPLYING FOR RESTORATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS IN FLORIDA In Florida, a past felony conviction usually means loss of civil rights, including the right to vote,[/size]

[size=undefined]https://www.jacksonvillelawyer.pro/restoration-of-gun-rights.html[/size]

[size=undefined]ok upon reading the first link I posted it's now the Governor and the  Office of Executive Clemency in Tallahassee that does this...When I did it it was the Parole Board...[/size]

[size=undefined]wth happened to my text shrinking? [/size]

[size=undefined]You can also file a request for a full Pardon from the governor [/size]

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