Persons convicted by a court-martial of a traditional criminal offense such as murder, larceny, etc., which if committed in this state is punishable under the laws of this state, or which is punishable by death or imprisonment in the state penitentiary are considered felons for purposes of voter registration.[i]
If a member of the military is convicted by court-martial of an offense which is considered a felony under Florida law, the person must apply to Florida for restoration of his civil rights unless these rights were restored in another jurisdiction. If his rights were restored in another jurisdiction, the rights must have been restored in a manner that is as full and complete as is required to make a Florida felon eligible for restoration.
Jason ”Big Mama” Jones, LCSO Background further noted that Jones while serving in the United States Army (6/1990 -7/1993) had been charged with Disorderly Conduct. It was further noted that separate from this incident of Disorderly Conduct, Jones had been court-martialed on other issues and was discharged from the military service for Bad Conduct.
Definition of “Bad Conduct” – Bad conduct discharges are often preceded by a period of confinement in a military prison. The discharge itself is not executed until the completion of both confinement and the appellate review process. Virtually all veterans’ benefits are forfeited by a Bad Conduct Discharge. Also referred to as the “Big Chicken Dinner”.
Big Mama has NOT applied to Florida for the restoration of his civil rights. Can he vote or not. If NOT he can NOT run for any political office in the state of Florida.
SHOW US you’re DD214? Has your civil rights been restored? Come on Big Mama the people want to know?
[i] DE 89-12 – December 15, 1989, Prepared by: Division of Elections Voting Rights of Individuals Convicted by Courts-Martial Section 97.041(3)(B), F.S. To Honorable Patricia M. Hollarn, Supervisor of Elections, Okaloosa County, Okaloosa County Courthouse, 100 East U.S. Highway 90, Crestview, Florida 32536