U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services is a partner agency in National Voter Registration Day. Our role is to promote, educate, and encourage voter registration for those who are eligible. Voter disenfranchisement is a collateral consequence of a felony conviction. As part of the restoration and reentry process, the right to vote is empowerment.

Who is eligible?

• If you are convicted of a felony in Washington State court, your right to vote is restored automatically once you are no longer under the authority of DOC (in prison or on community custody).
• If you are convicted of a felony in another state or in federal court, your right to vote is restored automatically as long as you are not currently incarcerated for that felony.
• You do no lose the right to vote for a misdemeanor conviction or a conviction in juvenile court.
• You do not need a certificate of discharge to have your voting rights restored.
• You are not required to completely pay off your fines. restitution, or other legal financial obligations before you register to vote.
• You must be a citizen of the United States, legal resident of Washington State, 18+ years old, and not disqualified due to a court order.

What is the next step?

• Once your right to vote is restored, you must register to vote.
• Paper registrations will be available in probation offices.
• Register online at https://weiapplets.sos.wa.gov/MyVote/#/login - Washington State issued ID required