Today, Governor McDonnell announced new procedures for the restoration of civil rights. The remarkably ambitious project means that decisions will be made within 60 days of receipt of all the required information.
According to the announcement, the process "will be the fastest and fairest in recent Virginia history."
In addition to the streamlined process, the Governor also announced that he is shortening the time individuals convicted of non-violent felonies must wait before applying for their restoration of their rights. Currently, the waiting period is three years. It will be reduced to two years.