Section 388-865-0585. Petition for the right to possess a firearm.

An adult is entitled to the restoration of the right to firearm possession when he or she no longer requires treatment or medication for a condition related to the involuntary commitment. This is described in RCW 9.41.047 (3)(a).

(1) an adult who wants his or her right to possess a firearm restored may petition the court that ordered involuntary treatment or the superior court of the county in which he or she lives for a restoration of the right to possess firearms. At a minimum, the petition must include:

(a) The fact, date, and place of involuntary treatment;

(b) The fact, date, and release from involuntary treatment;

(c) A certified copy of the most recent order of commitment with the findings and conclusions of law.

(2) The person must show the court that he/she no longer requires treatment or medication for the condition related to the commitment.

(3) If the court requests relevant information about the commitment or release to make a decision, the mental health professionals who participated in the evaluation and treatment must give the court that information.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71.05.560, 71.34.800, and chapters 71.05 and 71.34 RCW. WSR 04-07-014, § 388-865-0585, filed 3/4/04, effective 4/4/04.]

RCW 71.05.560, 71.34.800, and chapters 71.05 and 71.34 RCW. WSR 04-07-014, § 388-865-0585, filed 3/4/04, effective 4/4/04.