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Conditions
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IF you were convicted in Nevada on or after July 1, 2003 of
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A category A or B felony that resulted in substantial bodily harm to the victim, or
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Two or more felonies, unless the convictions arose out of the same act.
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You may petition the court of competent jurisdiction for an order granting the restoration of your civil rights.
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IF you were convicted in Nevada of a felony other than a category A or B felony as described above, and have been:
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Honorably discharged from probation, or
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Honorably discharged from parole, or
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Released from prison.
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You have been restored the following civil rights:
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The right to vote; and
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The right to serve as a juror in a civil action.
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Four years after the date of honorable discharge from parole or probation, pardon, or release from prison, the right to hold office.
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Six years after the date of honorable discharge from parole or probation, pardon, or release from prison, the right to serve as a juror in a criminal action.
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IF you received an unconditional pardon
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You are restored all civil rights and are relieved of all disabilities incurred upon conviction.
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IF you were convicted of a felony in a federal court or convicted in another state
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Call the Clark County Election Department at (702) 455-0075 or (702) 455-8683 for direction.
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IF you were federally convicted in the US District Court of Nevada
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AND the Election Department advises you must provide:
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An Order Terminating Probation or
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A signed letter from the District Court where you were supervised
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AND you do not have that documentation
Call the main telephone of the U.S. District Probation and Parole Department at (702) 388-6428.
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Registering to Vote
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General Information
In order to vote, you must be registered. To register to vote, you must meet the qualifications and properly complete and submit a Voter Registration Application by the applicable deadline. You may request an Application on the Internet.
Persons convicted of a felony must provide additional documentation.
Required Documentation
The documentation listed below must be presented to the Election Department to ensure your registration is not subsequently cancelled:
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Probationer:
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Petition and Order for Honorable Discharge
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Parolee:
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Final Discharge from Parole
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Prisoner:
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Certificate of Discharge
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Pardoned:
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Unconditional Pardon
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In Lieu of the Above Documents
You may submit a notarized Affidavit affirming your civil rights have been restored by the jurisdiction in which you were convicted of a felony. A copy of the Affidavit is available on the Internet for printing.
You may also call the Election Department at (702) 455-0075 or (702) 455-8683 to request one be sent in the mail.
Deliver Your Documentation by One of the Means Below
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In-Person:
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Clark County Election Center Office (Click Here for Map)
965 Trade Drive, Suite A, North Las Vegas
Standard Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
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Clark County Election Department Office (Click Here for Map)
Clark County Government Center, First Floor, Suite 1117
500 South Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas
Standard Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
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FAX:
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(702) 455-2831
Attention: Cathy Smith
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Mail:
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Clark County Election Dept.
Attention: Cathy Smith
P.O. Box 3909
Las Vegas, NV 89127-3909
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If Convicted in Nevada and You Do Not Have Required Documentation
Contact the appropriate Agency:
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If you were discharged from parole or probation
Contact the Parole and Probation Division (requests for documentation must be in writing):
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Phone:
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(775) 684-2600
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FAX:
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(775) 684-2693
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Mail:
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Nevada Dept. of Public Safety - Division of Parole and Probation
Attention: Records Unit
1445 Old Hot Springs Road, Suite 104
Carson City, NV 89706
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If you were released from prison
Contact the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) (requests for documentation must be in writing):
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Phone:
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(775) 887-3285 (Main Number)
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(775) 887-3250 (Shelly Williams, Records Manager)
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FAX:
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(775) 887-3329
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Mail:
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NDOC
Attention: Records
PO Box 7011
Carson City, NV 89702
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If you received a pardon
Contact the Parole and Pardon Board by phone at (775) 687-8278.
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Laws and Regulations
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NRS and NAC References
Nevada laws and regulations that are applicable to the restoration of voting rights to ex-felons include:
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NRS 176A.850
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Honorable discharge from probation: When granted; restoration of civil rights; effect; documentation.
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NRS 213.090
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Pardon: Restoration of civil rights; relieved of disabilities; limitations.
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NRS 213.155
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Restoration of civil rights; limitations.
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NRS 213.157
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Restoration of civil rights after sentence served; limitations.
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NRS 293.540
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Circumstances in which county clerk is required to cancel registration of voter.
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NRS 293.543
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Re-registration after cancellation of registration.
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NAC 293.414
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Person convicted of felony.
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