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Restoring Civil Rights After a Felony in Nevada

How Nevada law treats restoring rights after a felony, from the state code and official state agencies.

Short answer: Nevada restores most civil rights automatically on a schedule. On release from prison (or on probation, parole or pardon) the right to vote and to serve on a civil jury return immediately; NRS 213.155, 213.157, 213.090

Restoring rights after a felonyNevada restores most civil rights automatically on a schedule. On release from prison (or on probation, parole or pardon) the right to vote and to serve on a civil jury return immediately; the right to hold office returns 4 years after release or discharge from parole; and the right to serve on a criminal jury returns 6 years after. The person receives an official document listing the restoration dates, and no fee may be charged for a court order replacing a lost document. Firearm rights are not restored by these sections; a full, unconditional pardon from the Board of Pardons Commissioners restores all civil rights, 'including, without limitation, the right to bear arms,' and a conditional pardon must list any rights that remain limited.
Pardon: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-213.html#NRS213Sec090.

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How do you restore your rights after a felony in Nevada?
Nevada restores most civil rights automatically on a schedule. On release from prison (or on probation, parole or pardon) the right to vote and to serve on a civil jury return immediately; the right to hold office returns 4 years after release or discharge from parole; and the right to serve on a criminal jury returns 6 years after. The person receives an official document listing the restoration dates, and no fee may be charged for a court order replacing a lost document. Firearm rights are not restored by these sections; a full, unconditional pardon from the Board of Pardons Commissioners restores all civil rights, 'including, without limitation, the right to bear arms,' and a conditional pardon must list any rights that remain limited.

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.