New Florida Clemency Law AGAIN carves out persons convicted of a sex offense.
Earlier today the Florida Clemency Board voted to automatically restore most civil rights stripped from felons once they have completed their sentences, including court-ordered financial obligations. Felons who meet the criteria for restoration of rights still won’t have the right to own, possess or use firearms, but they will be able to to serve on a jury and hold public office.“I believe that those who have had their voting rights restored under Amendment 4, it makes sense to also restore the other civil rights,” DeSantis said.
The new policy will not apply to people convicted of murder or felony sex crimes.
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So this means we can apply for our rights back though without having to wait for the 5 years?
I’ve sent in my paperwork for my rights 3 times since 2010 and when I call or right about my status I get told “We have not received any paperwork from you.” That is even though I have the SIGNED Return Receipt/Certified Mail paper in my hand where they had to sign for the documents.
California has a similar bill being proposed – which also has a carve out for those convicted of sex offenses.
SSDD…ya gotta wonder if we’ll ever get justice and be free again.
This comes as no surprise.
So after vehemently fighting this for two years, now DeSatanist wants to proclaim how “compassionate” he is. GTFOH
As long as it is not punishment EVERYTHING is ok. But I think Daniel Webster would roll over in his grave that the words punishment and punitive were erased from the sex offender edition of the dictionary. We are all given an edited dictionary upon release from the department of corrections.
Seems certain laws and their meanings can be twisted in favor of law makers
(Sarcasm intended)