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Can I vote while on parole, probation, post release community supervision (PRCS) or mandatory supervision?

Yes, In California, you have the right to vote while you are on parole, probation, PRCS, or mandatory supervision. You must be a United States citizen, a resident of California, and at least 18 years of age. To vote in the next election, you must register to vote at least 15 days before the election.
For more information, contact the Humboldt County Office of Elections and Voter Registration at

2426 6th Street

Eureka, CA 95501

Ph: 707-445-7481

More Info: California Secretary of State: Voting Rights for Californians with Criminal Convictions or Detained in Jail or Prison

Sec of State's Voting Rights-Incarcerated Persons

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1. Can I find out who is on probation?
2. Do I have a warrant?
3. Where is Juvenile Delinquency Court held, and when?
4. Can I get a copy of a probation report?
5. What is the difference between adult formal supervised probation and "court probation"?
6. How can I get an early termination from probation?
7. What are my rights to possess firearms if I'm on probation?
8. What can I do with an out-of-control teen?
9. What is the difference between adult probation, adult parole, and Post Release Community Supervision?
10. How do I get my adult record expunged, get a certificate of rehabilitation, and a pardon?
11. How do I get my juvenile records sealed?
12. When can my child come home from Juvenile Hall?
13. Can I vote while on parole, probation, post release community supervision (PRCS) or mandatory supervision?