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Clallam County Firearms Restoration Lawyer

Here is the typical procedure for filing a motion to restore your Washington State firearm rights in Clallam County. 

Step #1: File Your Motion

You have to file your motion in Clallam County Superior Court. Only superior court judges have the authority to hear firearm restoration motions.

Do not file your motion in Clallam County District Court.  The district court will automatically reject your motion and you'll have to start over in superior court.

You have to file your motion by mail.  Electronic filing or filing by fax are not options in Clallam County.

Mail a copy of your motion along with a check for the required $240 filing fee to the Clallam County Superior Court Clerk, 223 East 4th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362.

Step #2: Get Your Case Number

Once the court receives your motion, the clerk's office will process your paperwork and assign you case a case number.  The clerk's office will then mail you a conformed copy of your motion.  (A conformed copy means a copy of the motion you filed, now with the assigned case number). 

This process takes about 1-2 weeks. 

If you make any mistakes in the filing process, the clerk's office will return your documents to you, with instructions.

You must have an assigned case number to schedule your case for a hearing. 

Step #3:  Serve the Prosecutor's Office

You are required to serve a copy of your motion on the Clallam County Prosecutor's Office, which will review your file and determine whether you're eligible.

You will need to provide the following documents for the prosecutor's review:

  • Copy of your Motion
  • Signed declaration: This document certifies that you meet the requirements for restoring under firearm rights under RCW 9.41.040(4).  You must sign this document under penalty of perjury.
  • Proposed Order: This is the most important document—the document that you're hoping the Court will sign, restoring your firearm rights.  If you prepare it correctly—and it meets the prosecutors' approval—the Court will likely sign the document as is. 
  • WATCH Report: You have to provide prosecutors with a copy of your Washington criminal record, which can be accessed online through the Washington State Patrol (WSP).  Keep in mind, however, that WSP only maintains your Washington criminal record.  If you have a criminal record outside Washington, you will need to contact each state and request a copy of your criminal history.

Without these forms, the prosecutor will not review your motion.  

If prosecutors agree that you are eligible, then you are in very good shape.  Although a judge is not required to order firearms restoration if both sides agree, it's rare. 

If prosecutors object, they will typically file a written objection with the Court.  Just because the prosecutors object does not mean that you won't win your motion, but you'll need to address their argument in court. 

Step #4: Request a Hearing

Filing your case doesn't automatically get your motion heard in front of judge.  To do that, you have to schedule a hearing.

In Clallam County, firearms restoration motions are generally heard on the civil motions calendar.  

FAQ: Clallam County Firearms Restoration

Can I file my firearms restoration motion in Clallam County

You can file your motion in Clallam County if one of the following applies:

You are a resident of Clallam County

You live outside Clallam County but Clallam County Superior Court terminated your right to possess firearms as a result of a felony or domestic violence misdemeanor convictions.

Example: You live in Seattle but you were convicted of a felony drug offense in Port Angeles when you were younger.  You can file your motion in Benton County Superior Court because the superior court terminated your firearm rights.

Where is Clallam County Superior Court located?

The courthouse address is:

Clallam County Superior Court

223 East 4th Street

Port Angeles, WA 98362

Phone: 360-417-2426

How can I contact the Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney?

Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

223 East 4th Street, Suite 11

Port Angeles, WA 98362

Phone: 509-786-5621

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