Voting Rights After a Felony in Connecticut
How Connecticut law treats voting with a felony conviction, from the state code and official state agencies.
Short answer: People with felony convictions lose the right to vote only while they are confined in a prison or correctional facility (not a community residence). Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 9-46, 9-46a
| Voting with a felony conviction | People with felony convictions lose the right to vote only while they are confined in a prison or correctional facility (not a community residence). Voting rights come back automatically on release from confinement, so people on parole or probation can vote: the Department of Correction gives the person a document certifying release; a person who returns to the same town is restored, while someone who moved or was never registered is admitted on proof of qualifications. Exception: a person convicted of a felony under the election laws (Title 9) does not regain the right until discharged from parole or probation for that felony. Returning to prison from parole or similar release causes the right to be lost again. Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 9-46, 9-46a |
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FAQ
Can felons vote in Connecticut?
People with felony convictions lose the right to vote only while they are confined in a prison or correctional facility (not a community residence). Voting rights come back automatically on release from confinement, so people on parole or probation can vote: the Department of Correction gives the person a document certifying release; a person who returns to the same town is restored, while someone who moved or was never registered is admitted on proof of qualifications. Exception: a person convicted of a felony under the election laws (Title 9) does not regain the right until discharged from parole or probation for that felony. Returning to prison from parole or similar release causes the right to be lost again.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.