As a felon, you lose your right to vote while incarcerated. Felons regain the right to vote after they complete their sentence and supervised release, including probation and parole. At that time, they are free to re-register to vote.
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Indiana Voting Registration Requirements
To register to vote in Indiana you must:
- Be a citizen of the USA.
- Be at least 18 or older during the day of the next general election.
- Must not be an incarcerated felon.
- Have lived in the Indiana as a resident for at least 30 days before the next election.
Felon Voting Law in Indiana
According to the Indiana government, you must show a valid photo ID, or acceptable substitution, when voting at a polling place or by absentee ballot. Anyone who is convicted of a felony who has not completed their sentence, including supervision, probation, or incarceration cannot vote.
Felons only become eligible to vote when they fully complete their sentence, including extended supervision or a term of probation. If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor, you can vote. In addition, voting rights are reinstated if you are pardoned.
If you are “off paper” or have completed your supervision, you do not need to provide special documentation in order to re-register. You just need to show proof of residence and affirm, on your application, that you are no longer under DOC supervision. (Be aware that it is considered a felony to vote while you are still under department of corrections (DOC) supervision for a felony crime).
The Indiana government reviews lists of individuals who voted with lists of felons under supervision after each election date. For voting purposes, your residence, if you are incarcerated, is the location where you lived before you were incarcerated. You cannot use a correctional facility or jail address for a residential address.
If you vote by absentee ballot, you need to show an acceptable photo ID for voting. An absentee ballot may be requested by e-mail, fax or mail. A copy of your photo ID should be submitted with the registration request before it is submitted to the electoral municipal clerk.
If you are under work release or monitored by a bracelet, you may have to obtain special permission to get a photo ID in order to vote absentee or vote at the polls on the scheduled election date. To obtain back-up information about your voting rights and the law in Wisconsin, click on this link. It leads to the state’s Government Accountability Board website.
How a Felon in Indiana Can Restore Their Voting Rights
To vote in Indiana, you need to register to vote.
You may begin the process by following this link, then selecting the “Register to Vote”. You may also register in-person, “to register to vote or update your current registration by mail or in person, you will need to complete and return the Voter Registration Form (En Español) On or before April 4 before the 2022 Primary Election or on or before October 11 before the 2022 General Election” – in.gov
All voters must show proof of residence and a photo ID when submitting a registration application.
Other Resources For Felons in Indiana
Getting Started: If this is your first time to our website, we highly recommend that you visit our getting started page to understand everything we have to offer.
Jobs For Felons: If you’re a felon looking for a job in Indiana, we have all of the resources you need including job listings by city, companies that hire felons, and our own job board.
