Rule 1201 - Petitions For Exemption From Disability to Possess a FirearmA. Any person who is prohibited by law from possessing a firearm and who is seeking an exemption from such disability under provision of the Pennsylvania Uniform Firearms Act of 1995, 18 Pa. C.S.A. Sec. 6101, et. seq.1 and specifically under Section 6105 thereof, shall file a petition in the Office of the Prothonotary of Adams County. In addition to any other provision of law, the petition shall include:
1. Averment(s) stating the reason(s) the petitioner is prohibited from possessing a firearm and shall attach, as an exhibit, any supporting documentation.2. Averment(s) stating the reason(s) the petitioner believes he/she is entitled to exemption.3. The identity of all persons entitled to notice of the proceeding.4. An averment whether, by law, the hearing is to be open or closed to the public.B. Within five (5) days after the filing of the petition, it shall be forwarded to the President Judge, or designee, for the scheduling of a hearing or such other action as may be deemed necessary or appropriate.Amended effective 8/12/2024.