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What are my rights to possess firearms if I'm on probation?
Persons on probation for any felony or specified violent misdemeanors or persons who have a specific weapons restriction as a condition of probation, may not possess or have under their custody and control any firearm whatsoever (See PC 29800-29825, 29900 and WI 8100, 8103 for details.California Law). .

Once the probation term has been successfully completed, certain actions must be taken to restore one's right to possess a firearm:
  • Petition the court pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.4 (California Law) and be granted a change of plea and dismissal of conviction;
  • Petition the court for a certificate of rehabilitation, and get approved;
  • Petition the Governor and receive a full and unconditional pardon;
  • Petition the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms for restoration of firearms rights, and get approved.

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1. Can I find out who is on probation?
2. Do I have a warrant?
3. Where is Juvenile Delinquency Court held, and when?
4. Can I get a copy of a probation report?
5. What is the difference between adult formal supervised probation and "court probation"?
6. How can I get an early termination from probation?
7. What are my rights to possess firearms if I'm on probation?
8. What can I do with an out-of-control teen?
9. What is the difference between adult probation, adult parole, and Post Release Community Supervision?
10. How do I get my adult record expunged, get a certificate of rehabilitation, and a pardon?
11. How do I get my juvenile records sealed?
12. When can my child come home from Juvenile Hall?
13. Can I vote while on parole, probation, post release community supervision (PRCS) or mandatory supervision?