944.293  Initiation of restoration of civil rights.--With respect to those persons convicted of a felony, the following procedure shall apply: Prior to the time an offender is discharged from supervision, an authorized agent of the department shall obtain from the Governor the necessary application and other forms required for the restoration of civil rights. The authorized agent shall assist the offender in completing these forms and shall ensure that the application and all necessary material are forwarded to the Governor before the offender is discharged from supervision.

History.--s. 29, ch. 74-112; s. 1, ch. 76-139; s. 60, ch. 79-3.