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Georgia remains one of the few states with laws that contribute to voter disenfranchisement. These laws can create barriers to voting, especially for marginalized communities, by imposing strict voter ID requirements, removing voters from rolls, and reducing access to polling locations

Frequently Asked Questions

There is a lot of confusion and misinformation about who can and cannot vote in Georgia when they have a criminal record. Below is some information on voting rights in Georgia. Please read to know if you are eligible to register to vote in Georgia.

I've been arrested in Georgia
I was sentenced under the First Offender Act or Conditional Discharge

A felony First Offender Act or Conditional Discharge case isn’t considered a conviction unless the FOA or CD status is revoked by a judge. If that has not been revoked, you are eligible to vote. If that status was revoked to change your charge into a conviction, you are not eligible to vote until the sentence is completed.
I am currently in jail
I was convicted of a misdemeanor
I pled "Nolo Contendere" to a felony offense
I am currently in prison
I am on probation

If the probation is for a misdemeanor conviction, or a felony First Offender Act or Conditional Discharge sentence, then you are eligible to vote. You are not eligible to vote on probation for a felony conviction until the sentence is complete. However, a new law passed in 2021 allows many people to terminate their probation sentences early. See GJP.org/probation to learn more.
What if I still owe fines or fees?

According to the Secretary of State, fines are canceled upon completion of probation and your sentence is considered complete even if you have other outstanding monetary obligations, such as unpaid restitution, fees, costs, and surcharges. So, if you have completed prison, parole, and probation, you can vote.
How do I know if my sentence is complete?

No documentation is required in order to register to vote, but if you are not sure if your sentence is complete or want peace of mind, you can request a Certificate of Sentence Completion from the Department of Community Supervision (DCS). This Certificate confirms you are no longer under felony supervision and have completed your sentence. To obtain a Certificate, contact the DCS Call Center at 678-783-4337 or request from your local probation office.
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Criminal history documentation

You are not required to provide any criminal history documentation to register to vote. Granted, some people have been wrongfully removed from registration due to their criminal record, so securing a Certificate of Sentence Completion from the Department of Community Supervision can help establish that you are eligible to vote. To obtain a Certificate, contact the DCS Call Center at 678-783-4337 or request from your local probation office.
I am still serving a sentence for a felony