Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 11, Criminal Offenses
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 11) § 11-47-5.5: Motion to lift firearms prohibition for persons convicted of specified misdemeanor domestic violence offenses — Consecutive prohibitions — Return of surrendered firearms
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes a procedure allowing persons convicted of specified misdemeanor domestic violence offenses to petition a district court to lift firearm purchase and possession prohibitions after a waiting period, with consecutive prohibitions for new offenses.
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