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Restoration of Rights

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Rights Restoration

History and Process

On April 22, 2016, former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe signed an executive order to restore the rights of 206,000 ex-felons in Virginia who have completed their terms of incarceration and any period of supervised release (probation/parole). This executive order applies to all felony convictions.

This process will restore your rights and enable you to do the following: 

  1. Vote

  2. Become a Public Notary

  3. Serve on a jury

  4. Run for public office

Going forward, Virginia governors are required to issue monthly orders restoring rights to persons who have completed the terms of their incarceration and supervised release. 

Contact Bridging the Gap in Virginia to check your status or the status of a family or friend.

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