Vermont § 807 - Voting rights
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 807 — Voting rights, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 807. Voting rights
- (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person who is convicted of a crime shall
retain the right to vote by early voter absentee ballot in a primary or general election
at the person’s last voluntary residence during the term of the person’s commitment
under a sentence of confinement provided the person otherwise fulfills all voting
requirements. (b) No person sentenced to the custody of the Commissioner of Corrections may use the
place of involuntary confinement as the person’s place of residence for the purpose
of qualifying to vote. (Added 1971, No. 199 (Adj. Sess.), § 20; amended 1973, No. 172 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. March 27, 1974; 2001, No. 6, § 12(a), eff. April 10, 2001.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 807
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 807 cover?
Section 807 ("Voting rights") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 807?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 807 apply to my situation?
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