SB 5635 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Declares an intent to clarify the process for obtaining a certificate of rehabilitation in the restoration of firearm possession rights in response to State v. Masangkay, Docket Number 52096-2-1 (2004). In that case, the court held that there was no provision in Washington statutes for issuance of a certificate of rehabilitation.

Declares an intent to clarify the current procedure governing restoration of possession rights so that a person may petition a court of record for a certificate of rehabilitation.