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Voting Rights After a Felony in Idaho

How Idaho law treats voting with a felony conviction, from the state code and official state agencies.

Short answer: People serving a felony sentence in the custody of the Idaho Board of Correction lose their civil rights, including the right to vote, while in prison. Idaho Code § 18-310(1), (2), (4)

Voting with a felony convictionPeople serving a felony sentence in the custody of the Idaho Board of Correction lose their civil rights, including the right to vote, while in prison. People on probation or parole may exercise only civil rights that are not political, so they cannot vote either. Voting rights come back automatically on 'final discharge', meaning satisfactory completion of imprisonment, probation and parole; the statute sets no extra waiting period or application. People with felony convictions from other states (except treason) may also register and vote in Idaho on final discharge.
Source: Idaho Code § 18-310(1), (2), (4)

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FAQ

Can felons vote in Idaho?
People serving a felony sentence in the custody of the Idaho Board of Correction lose their civil rights, including the right to vote, while in prison. People on probation or parole may exercise only civil rights that are not political, so they cannot vote either. Voting rights come back automatically on 'final discharge', meaning satisfactory completion of imprisonment, probation and parole; the statute sets no extra waiting period or application. People with felony convictions from other states (except treason) may also register and vote in Idaho on final discharge.

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.