January 17, 2020
Florida SCOTUS says Felons Have to Pay Up First
The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that felons (at least some) must pay off their fines before getting their vote back.
From Fox:
From Fox:
"The Governor asks whether the phrase 'all terms of sentence'encompasses legal financial obligations (LFOs)—fines, restitution, costs, and fees ordered by the sentencing court," the opinion said.
The court responded: "We answer in the affirmative, concluding that 'all terms of sentence'encompasses not just durational periods but also all LFOs imposed in conjunction with an adjudication of guilt."
DeSantis said Thursday he was "pleased" with the court's decision.
A moment of sanity here. Nothing like giving votes to criminals. Why should we? We already have Congress for that.
Posted by: Timothy Birdnow at
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