Voting with a Criminal Record

  • Organization: ACLU of New York
  • Document Type: Brief/Motion Papers
  • Date Created: Tuesday, March 29, 2022
  • Attachment(s): LINK

State Specific-NY

As of May 2021, all New Yorkers who are incarcerated after a felony conviction have their voting rights immediately and automatically restored upon release from prison, whether or not they are on parole. You do not need any special documentation to register to vote.

Topics:
  • Voting Rights, Jury Service, Census, and Other Rights