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It's using a technicality (fees which are not tracked are "part of the parole") that is BS on its face, but taking it to court would take so long and be so not
by SolaceQuantum 7y ago
It's using a technicality (fees which are not tracked are "part of the parole") that is BS on its face, but taking it to court would take so long and be so not worth it, that the desired effect would occur anyways- which is continuing to deny felons who finish their sentences voting rights.
- crooked-v 7y agoA factor here most people aren't aware of is that it's common for probation and parole to include 'supervision fees' charged to the probationer or parolee. These can supposedly be waived in the case of someone not being able to afford them, but it's not unusual for judges to decide that any living situation short of literally living on the street (and sometimes even then) means the fees are 'affordable'.
- s1artibartfast 7y agoIf parole is tracked and the felons are not on the list, then I'm not sure it even counts as a technicality. I agree the desired effect is likely the same.