§ 75. Notice of voting rights. Prior to the release from a
correctional facility of any person the department shall notify such
person verbally and in writing, that his or her voting rights will be
restored upon release and provide such person with a form of application
for voter registration and a declination form, offer such person
assistance in filling out the appropriate form, and provide such person
written information distributed by the board of elections on the
importance and the mechanics of voting. Upon release, such person may
choose to either submit his or her completed application to the state
board or county board where such person resides or have the department
transmit it on his or her behalf. Where such person chooses to have the
department transmit the application, the department shall transmit the
completed application upon such person's release to the state board or
county board where such person resides.