Felon rights are generally the rights a person may lose upon conviction for a felony criminal offense—often voting rights and the ability to own or possess a firearm. These laws that limit the rights of felons—referred to by some as felon disenfranchisement—vary from state to state.

For example, some states (Maine, Vermont) allow felons to vote while they are incarcerated. In other states felons lose the right to vote while they are incarcerated, but the right to vote is automatically restored upon release from jail or prison. In some states felons lose the right to vote while they are incarcerated and for some period following their release from jail or prison—often while they are on parole or probation—and the right is automatically restored upon completion of parole or probation and the payment of any fines and fees. And in some states felons lose their voting rights indefinitely for some crimes; or require a pardon from the governor for voting rights to be restored; or face an additional waiting period after completion of their sentence and parole or probation; or require some additional action before voting rights are restored.

In Ohio, individuals convicted of a felony lose certain rights, including the right to vote and the ability to own or possess a firearm. However, Ohio's approach to the restoration of these rights upon release is more lenient compared to some other states. Specifically, once a person convicted of a felony is released from incarceration, their right to vote is automatically restored. However, they must re-register to vote. Felons in Ohio are not allowed to vote while they are incarcerated. Regarding firearm rights, individuals convicted of a felony may face restrictions on owning or possessing firearms. These rights can be restored, but it typically requires a court process or a pardon. It's important to note that the restoration of rights may be subject to specific conditions or additional requirements, such as the completion of parole or probation and the payment of any fines and fees associated with their conviction.