Chest. Cnty. Ct. Comm. Plea. R., form 1

As amended through February 1, 2024
Form 1 - Firearm Release Request

See CCRCP 1901.7.A.(b)(3) as req'd by 23 Pa.C.S. 6108.1 & CCRCP 1901.7.A.

Protection Order Number: _____________________________

THE COUNTY OF CHESTER, OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

201 W. Market Street, Suite 1201

P.O. Box 2746

West Chester, PA 19382-0989

FIREARM RELEASE REQUEST

A. REQUESTED INFORMATION :

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LAST NAMEFIRST NAMEMIDDLE INITIALSUFFIX

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ADDRESSCITYSTATEZIP CODE

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DATE OF BIRTH (MM/DD/YYYY)SOCIAL SECURITY #RACESEX

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DRIVER LICENSE #STATE OF ISSUANCE

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HOME PHONE #MOBILE/CELL PHONE #EMAIL ADDRESS

*Please note that this process may take up to fifteen (15) days to complete. If your Firearms Release Request is denied, you have the right to petition the Court pursuant to 18 Pa. C.S. § 6105.1.

B. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RETURN (Sign in the presence of Law Enforcement Officer/Designee) By signing below, I am confirming that if the request is approved, I am taking possession of the firearm(s), other weapon(s), and/or ammunition referenced in the above Protection Order Number and that they are in the same condition as when they were relinquished. I agree I will not hold the Department or Agency identified below liable for any damage or reduction in value of the firearm(s), other weapon(s), or ammunition.

I also certify that I am not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing of a firearm for any reason. I understand that no relinquished item will be returned to me unless I successfully pass a background check via the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) or National Instant Check System (NICS) check or comparable check in the state of my residence.

Requestor Signature: ________________ Date: _____________

Returning Officer/Designee signs below:

Officer/Designee Signature: _______________ Date: ______________

C. DEPARTMENT/AGENCY USE ONLY:

CHESTER CO. SHERIFF's OFFICE PHONE #: ___________________________ ORI: ___________

STREET ADDRESS ____________ CITY:

STATE: ZIP CODE:

PROCESSING DEPUTY/DESIGNEE NAME: __________________________ DATE: ____________

PROTECTION ORDER NO.: _______________ DATE ORDER ISSUED (Attach copy): _____________

DATE ORDER CANCELED/EXPIRED ________________

DATE RELINQUISHED: _____________ DEPARTMENT/INCIDENT/CASE NO.: ____________

DEFENDANT OTHERWISE PROHIBITED? [] YES [] NO

PICS CHECK CONDUCTED? [] YES [] NO PICS NO: ___________

FIREARM RETURNED? [] YES [] NO

If NO, explain in comments*

RECIEPT PROVIDED [] YES [] NO

FIREARMS EVIDENCE IN A CRIME? [] YES [] NO

PARTI AL RETURN? [] YES [] NO

If YES, explain in comments*

PLAINTIFF NOTIFIED? [] YES [] NO

If YES, attach copy of Certificate of Service indicating that at least 14 days have passed since request

DATE PLAINTIFF NOTIFIED: ___________________________________

METHOD OF NOTIFICATION: ___________________________________

DISTRICT ATTORNEY NOTIFIED? [] YES [] NO

If YES, attach copy of Certificate of Service indicating that at least 14 days have passed since request

DATE DISTRICT ATTORNEY NOTIFIED: ______________________________

METHOD OF NOTIFICATION: _____________________________________________

COMMENTS: _________________________________________

Chest. Cnty. Ct. Comm. Plea. R., form 1

Amended effective 6/13/2022.