Statewide

In November 2018 voters approved a constitutional amendment, known as Amendment 4, to automatically restore voting rights for some convicted felons “upon completion of all terms of sentence including parole or probation.” Governor Ron DeSantis requests an advisory opinion of this Court as to the question of whether “completion of all terms of sentence” under Article VI, section 4 of the Florida Constitution includes the satisfaction of all legal financial obligations—including fees, fines, and restitution—ordered by the sentencing court.

Appearance for The Office of The Governor:
Joseph W. Jacquot, General Counsel, Tallahassee, 850-717-9310

Appearance for Secretary of State:
Mohammad O. Jazil of Hopping Green & Sams, P.A., Tallahassee, 850-222-7500

Appearance for The Florida Senate:
Jeremiah Hawkes, General Counsel, Tallahassee, 850-487-5237

Appearance for The Florida House of Representatives:
Jonathan L. Williams of Lash & Goldberg LLP, Miami, 305-347-4040

Appearance for American Civil Liberties Union of Florida:
Anton Marino, Miami, 786-363-2714

Appearance for Interested Parties, Raysor, Sherrill, and Hoffman:
Molly E. Danahy, Campaign Legal Center, Washington D.C., 202-736-2200