Chapter 2

ELECTORAL RIGHTS OF CITIZENS
Article 12

Persons having Polish citizenship, being at least 18 years of age on the election day, shall have the right to vote (eligibility to vote).

Article 13

The following persons shall not have the right to vote:

1) those deprived of public rights by a final ruling of a court;

2) those deprived of their electoral rights by a ruling of the Tribunal of State;

3) those entirely or partially deprived of legal capacity by a final ruling of a court by reason of mental illness or mental retardation.

Article 14

A deputy to the Sejm may be elected from amongst those Polish citizens who have the right to vote and who are at least 21 years of age on the election day and permanently reside on the territory of the Republic of Poland for at least 5 years (eligibility).