The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes regarding the restoration of firearm rights for juveniles who have been adjudicated delinquent. Under current law, individuals adjudicated for dangerous or serious offenses must wait until they are thirty years old to apply for restoration of their firearm rights. The bill would lower this age requirement to twenty-five years. Additionally, for those adjudicated for other felony offenses, the current law mandates a two-year waiting period from discharge before they can apply for restoration. The bill would remove this waiting period and instead require that individuals complete any court-ordered conditions, complete their probation, or be discharged from the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections before they can apply.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions that clarify the conditions under which individuals adjudicated for offenses other than dangerous or serious offenses can seek restoration of their firearm rights. This includes the completion of court-ordered conditions, probation, or discharge from juvenile corrections, thereby streamlining the process for these individuals. Overall, the bill aims to make it easier for juveniles to regain their rights while still ensuring that certain conditions are met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-249
House Engrossed Version: 8-249