MS HB602

Restores voting rights to James Vaughn of Tunica County, Mississippi, who lost eligibility to vote due to criminal convictions.

Vaughn was convicted of grand larceny on March 9, 2001, and sentenced to four years probation in Tunica County Circuit Court.

His probation was revoked for violations, and he received additional sentences on September 14 and September 25, 2001, totaling 10 years in Mississippi Department of Corrections custody for sale of cocaine and grand larceny.

Vaughn was discharged from the Mississippi Department of Corrections on December 14, 2011, after completing earned release supervision.

The act takes effect upon passage.