Voting Rights After a Felony in Maryland
How Maryland law treats voting with a felony conviction, from the state code and official state agencies.
Short answer: In Maryland, a person convicted of a felony cannot register or vote only while currently serving a court-ordered sentence of imprisonment for that conviction. Md. Code, Elec. Law §3-102(b)(1), (3)
| Voting with a felony conviction | In Maryland, a person convicted of a felony cannot register or vote only while currently serving a court-ordered sentence of imprisonment for that conviction. People on probation or parole, and people who have finished their prison term, may register and vote. The one lasting bar is for a conviction for buying or selling votes. |
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FAQ
Can felons vote in Maryland?
In Maryland, a person convicted of a felony cannot register or vote only while currently serving a court-ordered sentence of imprisonment for that conviction. People on probation or parole, and people who have finished their prison term, may register and vote. The one lasting bar is for a conviction for buying or selling votes.
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.