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2006 Utah Code - 20A-2-101.5 — Convicted felons -- Restoration of right to vote and right to hold office.

     20A-2-101.5.   Convicted felons -- Restoration of right to vote and right to hold office.
     (1) As used in this section, "convicted felon" means a person convicted of a felony in any state or federal court of the United States.
     (2) Each convicted felon's right to register to vote and to vote in an election is restored when:
     (a) the felon is sentenced to probation;
     (b) the felon is granted parole; or
     (c) the felon has successfully completed the term of incarceration to which the felon was sentenced.
     (3) Each convicted felon's right to hold elective office is restored when:
     (a) all of the felon's felony convictions have been expunged; or
     (b) (i) ten years have passed since the date of the felon's most recent felony conviction;
     (ii) the felon has paid all court-ordered restitution and fines; and
     (iii) for each felony conviction that has not been expunged, the felon has:
     (A) completed probation in relation to the felony;
     (B) been granted parole in relation to the felony; or
     (C) successfully completed the term of incarceration associated with the felony.

Amended by Chapter 28, 2006 General Session

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