Voting Rights After a Felony in Michigan
How Michigan law treats voting with a felony conviction, from the state code and official state agencies.
Short answer: In Michigan, a person who has been convicted and sentenced to jail or prison may not vote while confined, whether the conviction was in a Michigan, other-state or federal court. MCL 168.758b
| Voting with a felony conviction | In Michigan, a person who has been convicted and sentenced to jail or prison may not vote while confined, whether the conviction was in a Michigan, other-state or federal court. People on probation or parole, and people who have been released, are not barred by this rule. Added by 1975 PA 178. Source: MCL 168.758b |
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FAQ
Can felons vote in Michigan?
In Michigan, a person who has been convicted and sentenced to jail or prison may not vote while confined, whether the conviction was in a Michigan, other-state or federal court. People on probation or parole, and people who have been released, are not barred by this rule.
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.