Restoring Gun Rights California

Summary

In California, convicted felons are prohibited from owning firearms. However, rights can be restored through a pardon, expungement, or obtaining a Certificate of Rehabilitation. Certain convictions, such as unlawful sexual intercourse, may still prohibit firearm possession even if expunged. The status of petitions, such as those for stopping registration, can be checked online at the relevant county courts website. Relief from sex offender registration can also be checked online on the California Department of Justices website.

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Get gun rights back in California
****, have you been convicted of a felony or certain types of misdemeanors in California?
Yes
In California, convicted felons are prohibited from owning firearms. However, you may be able to restore your rights through a pardon or expungement. Have you considered these options?
Yes how can I do it
To restore gun rights in California, you can:

- Apply for a Certificate of Rehabilitation and Pardon
- Petition for a felony reduction to a misdemeanor

Contact your local court for more information.
What if my felony was expunged or sealed already?
If your felony was expunged or sealed, you may be eligible to restore your gun rights. However, certain convictions may still prohibit firearm possession. Please consult with a legal professional.
What if my felony was expunged or sealed already? Also my felony was over 10 years ago
In California, an expunged or sealed felony generally restores your gun rights. However, certain offenses may still prohibit gun ownership. Can you specify the nature of your felony?
Unlawful sexual intercourse
In California, a felony conviction for unlawful sexual intercourse may still prohibit gun ownership, even if expunged. Can you confirm if this was your conviction?
Yes it was over 10 years ago
In California, even if a felony is expunged, certain convictions like unlawful sexual intercourse can still prohibit gun ownership. Can you confirm if you've applied for a Certificate of Rehabilitation?
Certificate of rehabilitation?
A Certificate of Rehabilitation is a court order declaring that a person convicted of a felony is rehabilitated. Have you applied for this in California?
No. I have applied petition to stop registration
What is the current status of your petition to stop registration? In California, a successful petition can help in restoring some rights.
Pending
What is the expected timeline for the decision on your petition? In California, the decision time can vary, but it's usually several months.
A few more months possibly
What is the name of the court where your petition is pending? In California, you can usually check the status of your case online.
KERN COUNTY Superior Court
What is your case number? This will help you to check the status of your case online at the KERN COUNTY Superior Court's website.
For my rehabilitation case?
Can you please provide the case number for your rehabilitation case? This will help in tracking the status of your case.
BF143553A
What is the current status of your rehabilitation case with the case number BF143553A at the KERN COUNTY Superior Court?

For general information:
- KERN COUNTY Superior Court's contact: (*) *-*
- Address: * Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA *, United States.
How do I check status of relief from registration?
What type of registration are you referring to? Is it related to your previous gun rights issue or something different?
Sex offender registration
What state are you currently residing in? This is important as sex offender registration laws vary by state.
California
What is your full name? This is required to check the status of relief from registration. In California, you can check this status online on the California Department of Justice's website.
****topher Ekstrom
What is the case number for your relief from registration? In California, you can check the status of your relief from registration on the California Department of Justice's website using your case number.