Restoring Civil Rights After a Felony in Hawaii

Voting returns on parole, probation or final discharge, and the bar on running for or holding public office lasts until final discharge (a public office held at conviction is forfeited). Jury service: a person convicted of a felony is disqualified only until 'finally discharged or pardoned.' Firearms: a felony conviction bars owning or possessing firearms and ammunition, and the statute gives no restoration route for felony convictions. Pardons are granted by the governor; the director of corrections and the Hawaii paroling authority consider applications the governor refers to them and make a recommendation.