Tuesday, October 14, 2014

FYI" Ohio on Voting if One is Mentally Ill

Ohio Constitution

No "idiot" or "insane person" shall be
entitled to the privileges of an elector.
OHIO CONST. art 5, § 6.

Ohio Revised Code

Voter registration is cancelled if the
person is adjudicated incompetent for
the purpose of voting, OHIO REV. CODE
ANN. § 3503.18.


Ohio Revised Code-Mental Health Statutes

Persons taken into custody
either voluntary or
involuntarily may vote
unless adjudicated
incompetent, or unless the
Revised Code specifically
denies the right to vote.
OHIO REV. CODE ANN. §
5122.301.

Ohio Revised Code-Developmental Disabilities/ 
Mental Retardation Statutes

Persons with mental
retardation and developmental
disabilities have the right to
participate in the political process.
OHIO REV. CODE ANN. §
5123.62(W).

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