Is there a resource that summarizes which civil rights are lost by persons convicted of a felony?
A. The Wisconsin Dept. of Correction’s “Application for Executive Clemency” lists rights lost, rights regained upon sentence completion, and rights regained only through a pardon. ( see I. 6-8) Wisconsin Statutes that may be of interest include: • 6.03 (1)(b) “Disqualification of Electors” • 304.078 “Restoration of Civil Rights of Convicted Persons” • 17.03 (5) and Wisconsin Constitution Art. XIII, sec. 3 Public Office • 756.02 “Juror Qualifications” • 941.29 “Possession of a Firearm” • 973.176 “Notice of Restrictions” There may be additional Wisconsin Statutes that discuss loss of civil rights or other issues related to persons convicted of a felony. The Wisconsin Lawyer article “To Forgive, Divine: The Governor’s Pardoning Power” (Feb. 2005) discusses restoration of civil rights and related topics such as pardons. In addition, the U.S. Dept. of Justice has published two titles that summarize effects of felony convictions on one’s civil rights. Civil Disabilities of Convicted Felons:
