Voting Rights After a Felony in Alabama

In Alabama a felony conviction takes away the right to vote only if it is a felony 'involving moral turpitude', and the Felony Voter Disqualification Act gives the full list of those offenses (for example capital murder, murder, manslaughter, first- and second-degree assault, kidnapping, rape, sodomy, human trafficking, terrorism and treason). A conviction for a felony not on the list does not disqualify a voter. A person who lost the right to vote can apply to the Board of Pardons and Paroles for a Certificate of Eligibility to Register to Vote once released after completing the sentence, pardoned, or released from probation or parole, with no felony charges pending and all fines, court costs, fees and restitution ordered at sentencing paid.