Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 50 - Pardons and Parole, Commission of › Rule 50.01.01 - RULES OF THE COMMISSION OF PARDONS AND PAROLE › Section 50.01.01.551 - RESTORATION OF FIREARMS RIGHTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-310, IDAHO CODE

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
General
. An application for
			 restoration of the civil right to ship, transport, possess, or receive a
			 firearm may be considered upon final discharge under Section
			 18-310(2), Idaho
			 Code. This is not a pardon for the conviction of a crime, nor is the
			 applicant's criminal record expunged. (3-23-22)
02.
Application
. An application
			 may not be made until five (5) years after the date of final discharge of the
			 crime for which they are requesting restoration of firearm rights. (3-23-22)
a. An application may be obtained from the
			 Commission office or on the Commission website. (3-23-22)
b. The application must be the original and
			 returned to the Commission office. (3-23-22)
i. The application must request the
			 restoration of the right to ship, transport, possess, or receive a firearm
			 under Section
			 18-310, Idaho Code.
			 (3-23-22)
ii. The application must
			 be in writing and legible. (3-23-22)
iii. All court convictions, judgment orders,
			 including any dismissal documents, as well as police reports related to said
			 convictions must accompany the application. (3-23-22)
iv. An application may be submitted once
			 every twelve (12) months from the date of denial. (3-23-22)
v. The petition must state the reason for the
			 request. (3-23-22)
vi. Review or
			 deliberation on the petition will be conducted in executive session.
			 (3-23-22)
vii. The Commission will
			 determine whether a hearing will be granted and the applicant will be advised
			 of the decision. (3-23-22)
viii. No
			 applications will be considered for individuals who are incarcerated or on
			 supervision. (3-23-22)
c.
			 Upon receipt of the completed application and required documentation, eligible
			 applications will be reviewed by the Commission. The Commission may request an
			 investigation of the applicant by Commission staff. The report shall include,
			 but not be limited to, the following: (3-23-22)
i. A criminal records check will be conducted
			 to include any law enforcement contact since release from supervision or
			 incarceration. (3-23-22)
ii. The
			 applicant's employment history since the date of final discharge of the crime
			 for which they are requesting restoration of firearm rights.
			 (3-23-22)
iii. The applicant's
			 willingness to fulfill the obligations of a law-abiding citizen, including
			 family information, community involvement, volunteer service, hobbies, and
			 related interests. (3-23-22)
iv.
			 The applicant's employment and education status, including any professional or
			 vocational achievements, training and any additional information as deemed
			 necessary or appropriate. (3-23-22)
v. Confirmation that all restitution and
			 fines as ordered by the sentencing court have been paid. (3-23-22)
vi. An interview with the applicant may be
			 conducted and a summary of the interview provided. The interview may be
			 conducted in person or by electronic means.
			 (3-23-22)