Alabama Administrative Code
Title 640 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES
Chapter 640-X-7 - PARDONS
Section 640-X-7-.02 - Certificate Of Eligibility To Register To Vote

Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 640-X-7-.02

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 5, February 29, 2024

(1) An individual seeking a Certificate of Eligibility to Register to Vote ("CERV") shall file an application on a form approved by the Agency (Form ABPP-4). All pardon procedures established by Rule 640-X-7-.01 shall generally apply to CERV except that a CERV shall be granted within forty-four (44) days to an applicant who meets all of the following requirements as verified by the Code of Ala. 1975, Section 15-22-36.1 investigation and reporting process:

(2) The person has lost his or her right to vote by reason of conviction in a state or federal court in any case except for any of the following offenses: impeachment, murder, rape in any degree, sodomy in any degree, sexual abuse in any degree, incest, sexual torture, enticing a child to enter a vehicle for immoral purposes, soliciting a child by computer, production of obscene matter involving a minor, production of obscene matter, parents or guardians permitting children to engage in obscene matter, possession of obscene matter, possession with intent to distribute child pornography, or treason.

1. The person has no criminal felony charges pending against him or her in any state or federal court.

2. The person has paid all fines, court costs, fees, and victim restitution ordered by the sentencing court at the time of sentencing on disqualifying cases.

3. Any of the following are true:
(a) The person has been released upon completion of sentence.

(b) The person has been pardoned.

(c) The person has successfully completed probation or parole and has been released from compliance by the ordering entity.

(3) Application for CERV shall not affect the right of any person to apply for a pardon with or without restoration of civil or political rights or remission of fine or forfeiture pursuant to Code of Ala. 1975, Section 15-22-36 or Rule 640-X-7-.01 of this Chapter.

Authors: Meridith H. Barnes, Laura B. Mest, Greg Locklier

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 15-22-21, 15-22-36.1, 15-22-37.

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