juvenile restoration; rights; firearms; civil
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill changes Arizona law regarding when a person who was adjudicated delinquent can regain the right to own or carry a firearm. It allows a court to restore this right after a person completes their probation, with some exceptions based on the nature of the offense they were adjudicated for. The bill outlines specific requirements for applying for firearm restoration and sets age restrictions for certain felony offenses.
Key provisions
- A superior court can restore the right to possess or carry a firearm to someone who has completed their probation.
- Individuals who have been discharged from probation can also apply to restore their firearm rights.
- Applicants for firearm restoration must be at least 25 years old if they were adjudicated for a ‘dangerous offense’ or ‘serious offense’.
- Applicants must complete all court-ordered conditions, their probation term, and discharge from juvenile corrections before firearm rights can be restored.
- The clerk of the court is required to process applications without charging a fee.
Who is affected
- Individuals who have been adjudicated delinquent
- Superior Courts
- Juvenile Courts
- County Attorneys
- Individuals seeking firearm restoration
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a process for juvenile courts to restore firearm rights after probation completion.
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