Convicted criminals' rights in Kentucky ...

Felons in Kentucky lose certain rights of citizenship on the basis of their conviction. ... .Kentucky criminals lose their right to vote, serve on juries and possess firearms. ... .In some cases, criminals are able to recover these rights. ... .voting section 145 of the Kentucky Constitution prevents convicted felons from voting. ... .Chapter shall apply to persons who are convicted by a competent court, sentenced not only for the courts of Kentucky. ... .The governor may pardon and remit all criminals vote rights.FirearmsKentucky the revised penal code section 527 040 prohibits any convicted felon in possession of a firearm, unless the offender has been pardoned by the governor or the President of the United States .. ... .A criminal possession of a firearm can face charges of class D crime carrying a prison sentence of 1-5 years. ... .A criminal can possess a handgun, faces charges of Class C crime and imprisonment may not be 5:00 to 10:00 years.Jury service according Court of Kentucky, convicted felons serve on juries. ... .Felons who have been rehabilitated or have back their civil rights can act as jurors. ... .However, pardon criminals are the same requirements as other potential jurors ....