Who is not eligible to have their civil rights restored?
If you have been convicted of a felony (regardless of where you received the felony) involving violence, the threat of violence, drugs, or firearms, you cannot restore your civil rights. Also, if you are still serving a sentence for a crime that caused you to lose your rights, you are not eligible to apply. Also, you cannot be convicted of any other crimes since the conviction that caused you to lose your civil rights. Finally, if your felony is a federal felony or a felony from another country, there is a waiting period before you can apply.
