What is the process for seeking to have my citizenship rights restored?
Former Governor Vilsack’s Executive Order 42, which is still in effect, grants a blanket restoration of citizenship rights for all offenders who completely discharged their sentences, including any term of probation, parole, or supervised release as of July 4, 2005. Since July 4, 2005, the Department of Corrections has forwarded to the Governor each month a record of offenders that have discharged their sentences, including any accompanying term of probation, parole, or supervised release. The Governor considers without undue delay these individuals for a restoration of citizenship rights. If granted, a restoration of citizenship certificate is issued to the offender’s last known address.
