HB 4190
Relating to the restoration of civil rights
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to automatically restore certain civil rights, including the right to serve on a jury and possess firearms, to nonviolent first-time felony offenders in West Virginia. It aims to simplify the process for restoring these rights by removing the need for individual petitions in many cases. The bill also clarifies who can petition for restoration and includes provisions for expunged or pardoned individuals. Specifically, it addresses firearm rights and jury service restoration.
Key provisions
- Automatic restoration of jury service and firearm possession rights for certain nonviolent first-time felony offenders.
- Allows petitions for restoration of firearm rights even after conviction, subject to court approval.
- Defines eligibility criteria for restoration, including expunged or pardoned individuals.
- Clarifies the types of offenses that disqualify an individual from possessing firearms.
- Requires the Attorney General to publish guidance on concealed deadly weapon laws.
- Addresses the restoration of rights for individuals convicted of offenses that were expunged or set aside.
- Specifies that automatic restoration does not apply to those who have not had their right to hold elected office or vote restored.
- Establishes a process for restoring rights to serve on a jury and possess firearms for individuals convicted of nonviolent felonies.
Who is affected
- Nonviolent first-time felony offenders
- Individuals seeking to restore jury service
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