Florida § 940.05 - Restoration of civil rights.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 940.05 — Restoration of civil rights., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 940.05. Restoration of civil rights.
Any person who has been convicted of a felony may be entitled to the restoration of all the rights of citizenship enjoyed by him or her before conviction if the person has: (1) Received a full pardon from the Board of Executive Clemency; (2) Served the maximum term of the sentence imposed upon him or her; or (3) Been granted his or her final release by the Florida Commission on Offender Review.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 940.05
What does Florida Statutes § 940.05 cover?
Section 940.05 ("Restoration of civil rights.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 940.05?
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