Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

restoring my rights or citizenship

I was convicted of a class d felony in NY state 15 years ago.. I would like to be able to vote again but Im told my rights of citizenship must be restored. How do I do that?


Asked on 10/10/06, 3:22 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

James Kats James S. Kats, Esq.

Re: restoring my rights or citizenship

You need to file an application. The application is for a CERTIFICATE FOR RELIEF FROM DISABILITIES. This application is available from the court clerk in the courthouse where you were convicted and you would file it at that courthouse, too.

James Kats www.lawjsk.com

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Answered on 10/10/06, 10:35 am


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