Voting Rights Restoration

It depends.
A person who has been convicted of certain felonies involving “moral turpitude,” whether in state or federal court, may register to vote and vote only if they obtain a pardon that specifically restores the right to vote, or if they are granted a Certificate of Eligibility to Vote by the Board of Pardons and Paroles.

If a person has been convicted of a felony that does not involve “moral turpitude” OR a misdemeanor, they remain eligible to vote and do not need to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility to Vote or receive a pardon.

Alabama lists specific crimes as involving “moral turpitude.” Any offense not included in the list is not a crime involving “moral turpitude.”