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This bill establishes new restrictions on firearm possession and purchase for juveniles adjudicated delinquent for violent crimes. Specifically, any juvenile found delinquent of a violent crime will be prohibited from possessing or purchasing a firearm until they reach 25 years old. Before accepting a guilty plea from a juvenile 14 or older charged with such a crime, the court must notify them of this firearm prohibition. The juvenile court is required to electronically submit the final disposition of these proceedings to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) for inclusion in background check databases. Individuals subject to this prohibition can petition the juvenile court for reinstatement of their firearm rights once they are 19 years old and at least one year removed from their most recent delinquency adjudication. When considering such a petition, the court will evaluate the person's behavior since the adjudication, their likelihood of future criminal activity, and other relevant factors. Either the petitioner or the state can appeal the court's determination to a court with criminal jurisdiction, which will hear the case de novo (as a completely new hearing). The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, providing time for implementation and public awareness.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb769&Session=2600