Get Informed - About Your Gun Rights.
A chemically dependent person under commiment loses firearm possession rights until successful treatment, after which these rights are automatically reinstated.
People who still have firearms when they shouldn't, as we just talked about, could face felony charges if there are any incidents, or unexpected problems arise.
Statutes:
MS 624.713 Subd. 1(5)
A chemically dependent person under commiment loses firearm possession rights until successful treatment, after which these rights are automatically reinstated.
People who still have firearms when they shouldn't, as we just talked about, could face felony charges if there are any incidents, or unexpected problems arise.
Statutes:
MS 624.713 Subd. 1(5)
MS 624.713 Subd. 1(10)(iv)
MS 624.713 Subd 4
Process To Regain Gun Rights
To begin the process of having your rights to own or possess firearms or ammunition, or to inform someone else of the process of having them restored, use Minnesota Court Document FIR201 to petition the court in the county that held jurisdiction over the commitment. FIR201 can be found on www.mncourts.gov/GetForms and provides instructions and requirements to begin petitioning the court.
To petition the court in Itasca County, fill out form FIR201, and contact Itasca County Court Administration at 218-327-2870 to begin the process of bringing your motion before a judge. The court administrator will have additional paperwork to fill out and a filing fee may be required. A hearing will be scheduled following the processing of the application.
A person committed due to being at risk of harm (mental illness, developmental disability, or mentally ill and dangerous) loses firearm possession rights, which are not automatically restored after commitment.
If a person is committed due to being at risk of harm (mental illness, developmentally disability, or mentally ill and dangerous), their carry permit is automatically canceled.
Someone who has finished a civil commitment must request the court to restore their ability to own a gun. They need to provide evidence of mental health stability or three years of successful treatment for their condition
People who still have firearms when they shouldn't, as we just talked about, could face felony charges if there are any incidents.
Statutes:
MS 624.713 Subd. 1(5)
Power Of Attorney
Power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that gives one person (the "agent" or "attorney-in-fact") the authority to act on behalf of another person (the "principal") in specified legal, financial, or medical matters. The scope of this authority can be broad or limited, depending on the terms set in the document. POA is often used when the principal is unable to handle their affairs due to illness, absence, or incapacity.
Guardianship
Guardianship is a legal arrangement in which a court appoints an individual or organization (the guardian) to make decisions on behalf of another person (the ward) who is unable to make decisions for themselves due to age, incapacity, or disability. The guardian may be responsible for managing the ward’s personal, medical, and/or financial affairs, depending on the type of guardianship granted. This arrangement is intended to protect the best interests of the ward while ensuring their needs are properly met.
MH Directives
A mental health directive, also known as a psychiatric advance directive, is a legal document that allows a person to outline their preferences for mental health treatment in case they become unable to make decisions during a mental health crisis. It can include instructions about medications, hospitalization, preferred doctors, and emergency contacts, as well as appoint a healthcare proxy to make decisions on their behalf. This directive helps ensure that the individual's treatment choices are respected even when they are not in a state to communicate them clearly.
