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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) If the applicant has been convicted of a felony which is not disqualifying, the State Election Commissioner shall request that the Department of Correction review its records to determine if all sentences of imprisonment and community supervision imposed upon the applicant have been fully discharged.
(b) Repealed by 80 Laws 2016, ch. 311, § 3, eff. July 13, 2016.
(c) Where it has been determined that the applicant was convicted of a felony which is not disqualifying, has fully discharged all imposed sentences, and otherwise meets all constitutional requirements, the applicant shall be permitted to register as a qualified voter. Each stage of the review process shall be completed within a reasonable time.
(d) Where the State Election Commissioner determines from information received from the Department of Correction that the applicant has not fully discharged all sentences or that other questions or issues relating to the applicant's eligibility are still unresolved, the Commissioner shall deny the application for registration. Upon denial of an application under this section, the applicant shall be notified by mail.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 15. Elections § 6104. Commissioner's review of application - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-15-elections/de-code-sect-15-6104/
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