Virginia Code 24.2-700.1: Persons entitled to vote by absentee ballot; persons confined awaiting trial or for conviction of a misdemeanor
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Any registered voter who is confined while awaiting trial or for having been convicted of a misdemeanor may vote by absentee ballot. Subject to penalties for interference with voting pursuant to § 24.2-1005.2, the institution or facility in which such voter is confined shall:
Terms Used In Virginia Code 24.2-700.1
- Registered voter: means any person who is maintained on the Virginia voter registration system. See Virginia Code 24.2-101
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
1. Provide such voter with the means and opportunity to complete and submit a timely application for an absentee ballot in accordance with § 24.2-701.
2. Provide such voter with the means and opportunity to mark his absentee ballot in accordance with the provisions of § 24.2-707.
3. Ensure such voter’s marked absentee ballot is returned in accordance with the provisions of § 24.2-709.
2024, c. 553.