Voting Rights After a Felony in Nevada

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

Short answer: In Nevada, a person convicted of a felony loses the right to vote only while in prison. The right to vote is restored immediately when the person is released from prison, or immediately when placed on probation, granted parole or pardoned. NRS 213.157, 213.155

Voting with a felony conviction	In Nevada, a person convicted of a felony loses the right to vote only while in prison. The right to vote is restored immediately when the person is released from prison, or immediately when placed on probation, granted parole or pardoned. No application or waiting period is required; the person receives an official document stating the restoration, and can get a court order if the document is lost. Source: NRS 213.157, 213.155

Voting with a felony conviction

In Nevada, a person convicted of a felony loses the right to vote only while in prison. The right to vote is restored immediately when the person is released from prison, or immediately when placed on probation, granted parole or pardoned. No application or waiting period is required; the person receives an official document stating the restoration, and can get a court order if the document is lost.

Source: NRS 213.157, 213.155

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