If you have been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude that is not an ineligible conviction, then you must apply to the Board of Pardons and Paroles to restore your voting rights. This page includes information about the voting rights restoration process, but it is not a substitute for legal advice.
Learn how to apply to restore your voting rights.
HB 282, the Definition of Moral Turpitude Act, was signed by Gov. Ivey on May 25, 2017. This new law defines that the following crimes are crimes of moral turpitude. The law goes into effect on August 1, 2017.
(1) Murder as defined in the following sections:
a. Subdivision (1) of subsection (a) of Section 13A-5-40.
b. Subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of Section 13A-5-40.
c. Subdivision (3) of subsection (a) of Section 13A-5-40.
d. Subdivision (4) of subsection (a) of Section 13A-5-40.
e. Subdivision (5) of subsection (a) of Section 13A-5-40.
f. Subdivision (6) of subsection (a) of Section 13A-5-40.
g. Subdivision (7) of subsection (a) of Section 13A-5-40.
h. Subdivision (8) of subsection (a) of Section 13A-5-40.
i. Subdivision (9) of subsection (a) of Section 13A-5-40.
j. Subdivision (10) of subsection (a) of Section 13A-5-40.
k. Subdivision (11) of subsection (a) of Section 13A-5-40.
l. Subdivision (12) of subsection (a) of Section 13A-5-40.
m. Subdivision (13) of subsection (a) of Section 13A-5-40.
n. Subdivision (14) of subsection (a) of Section 13A-5-40.
o. Subdivision (15) of subsection (a) of Section 13A-5-40.
p. Subdivision (16) of subsection (a) of Section 13A-5-40.
q. Subdivision (17) of subsection (a) of Section 13A-5-40.
r. Subdivision (18) of subsection (a) of Section 13A-5-40.
s. Subdivision (19) of subsection (a) of Section 13A-5-40.
t. Section 13A-6-2.
(2) Manslaughter as defined in Section 13A-6-3.
(3) Assault as defined in Section 13A-6-20, except for subdivision (5) of subsection (a) of Section 13A-6-20, and Section 13A-6-21.
(4) Kidnapping in the first degree as defined in Section 13A-6-43.
(5) Kidnapping in the second degree as defined in Section 13A-6-44.
(6) Rape as defined in Sections 13A-6-61 and 13A-6-62.
(7) Sodomy as defined in Sections 13A-6-63 and 13A-6-64.
(8) Sexual torture as defined in Section 13A-6-65.1.
(9) Sexual abuse as defined in Sections 13A-6-66, 13A-6-67, and 13A-6-69.1.
(10) Enticing a child to enter a vehicle for immoral purposes as defined in Section 13A-6-69.
(11) Facilitating solicitation of unlawful sexual 11 conduct with a child as defined in Section 13A-6-121.
(12) Electronic solicitation of a child as defined 13 in Section 13A-6-122.
(13) Facilitating the on-line solicitation of a 15 child as defined in Section 13A-6-123.
(14) Traveling to meet a child for an unlawful sex 17 act as defined in Section 13A-6-124.
(15) Facilitating the travel of a child for an 19 unlawful sex act as defined in Section 13A-6-125.
(16) Human trafficking as defined in Sections 13A-6-152 and 13A-6-153.
(17) Terrorism as defined in Section 13A-10-152.
(18) Soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism as defined in Section 13A-10-153.
(19) Hindering prosecution of terrorism as defined in Section 13A-10-154.
(20) Endangering the water supply as defined in Section 13A-10-171.
(21) Possession, manufacture, transport, or distribution of a destructive device or bacteriological or biological weapon as defined in Section 13A-10-193.
(22) Selling, furnishing, giving away, delivering, or distribution of a destructive device, a bacteriological weapon, or biological weapon to a person who is less than 21 years of age as defined in Section 13A-10-194.
(23) Possession, manufacture, transport, or distribution of a detonator, explosive, poison, or hoax device as defined in Section 13A-10-195.
(24) Possession or distribution of a hoax device represented as a destructive device or weapon as defined in subsection (c) of Section 13A-10-196.
(25) Attempt to commit an explosives or destructive device or bacteriological or biological weapons crime as defined in Section 13A-10-197.
(26) Conspiracy to commit an explosives or destructive device or bacteriological or biological weapons crime as defined in Section 13A-10-198.
(27) Hindrance or obstruction during detection, disarming, or destruction of a destructive device or weapon as defined in Section 13A-10-199.
(28) Possession or distribution of a destructive device or weapon intended to cause injury or destruction as defined in Section 13A-10-200.
(29) Treason as defined in Section 13A-11-2.
(30) Dissemination or public display of obscene matter containing visual depiction of persons under 17 years of age involved in obscene acts as defined in Section 13A-12-191.
(31) Possession and possession with intent to disseminate obscene matter containing visual depiction of persons under 17 years of age involved in obscene acts as defined in Section 13A-12-192.
(32) Parents or guardians permitting children to engage in production of obscene matter as defined in Section 13A-12-196.
(33) Production of obscene matter containing visual depiction of persons under 17 years of age involved in obscene acts as defined in Section 13A-12-197.
(34) Distribution, possession with intent to distribute, production of obscene material, or offer or agreement to distribute or produce, as defined in Section 13A-12-200.2.
(35) Trafficking in cannabis, cocaine, or other illegal drugs or trafficking in amphetamine and methamphetamine as defined in Section 13A-12-231.
(36) Bigamy as defined in Section 13A-13-1.
(37) Incest as defined in Section 13A-13-3.
(38) Torture or other willful maltreatment of a child under the age of 18 as defined in Section 26-15-3.
(39) Aggravated child abuse as defined in Section 26-15-3.1.
(40) Prohibited acts in the offer, sale, or purchase of securities as defined in Section 8-6-17.
(41) Burglary as defined in Sections 13A-7-5 and 13A-7-6.
(42) Theft of property as defined in Sections 13A-8-3 and 13A-8-4.
(43) Theft of lost property as defined in Sections 13A-8-7 and 13A-8-8.
(44) Theft of trademarks or trade secrets as defined in Section 13A-8-10.4.
(45) Robbery as defined in Sections 13A-8-41, 13A-8-42, and 13A-8-43.
(46) Forgery as defined in Sections 13A-9-2 and 13A-9-3.
(47) Any crime as defined by the laws of the United States or by the laws of another state, territory, country, or other jurisdiction, which, if committed in this state, would constitute one of the offenses listed in this subsection.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Resources
We have also created resources to help people and organizations that are interested in assisting with voting rights restoration.
- Handout: Guidelines for Alabama Voters Convicted of Crimes [PDF]
- Postcard: Know Your Rights Voting Restoration [PDF]
- Social Media Graphics: How To Restore Your Voting Rights - Step 1, Step 2, Step 3, Step 4 [PNG]
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Page last revised: May 1, 2018
