SB 984
Clarifying that petition to restore firearms rights may include right to serve on jury
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Bill overview
This bill clarifies the process for restoring firearms rights and the right to serve on a jury for individuals who have been previously prohibited. It proposes automatic restoration of these rights for certain nonviolent felony offenders upon completion of parole or probation, without requiring a separate petition. The Attorney General is required to publish guidance on concealed deadly weapon laws, including the restoration of rights.
Key provisions
- Allows individuals previously prohibited from possessing firearms to petition the court to restore their right to serve on a jury.
- Provides for automatic restoration of the right to serve on a jury and possess firearms for certain nonviolent felony offenders upon completion of parole or probation.
- Creates a new section (§62-12-30) outlining the automatic restoration process.
- Specifies the types of offenses that would disqualify an individual from possessing firearms.
- Requires the Attorney General to publish guidance on concealed deadly weapon laws.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘nonviolent felony’ for the purposes of this bill.
- Addresses the restoration of rights for expunged or pardoned offenders.
- Establishes a process for petitioners to obtain documentation of automatic restoration.
Who is affected
- Individuals previously convicted of felonies
- Firearms owners
- Potential jurors
- The judicial system
- The Attorney General
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