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JDF 36

Petition for Relief Pursuant to §13-5-142.5 OR §13-9-124 From Federal Firearms Prohibitions Imposed Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §922(d)(4) and (g)(4)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023

This form is a request to the court asking for relief from federal rules that prohibit certain people from owning or handling firearms. The person filling it out must state reasons why they believe the prohibition should be lifted.

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This form is used when an individual believes federal laws have prohibited them from possessing or transferring firearms, and they are asking the court to grant them relief from those prohibitions.

Usually filed by the person responding.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is filled out by the Respondent, who is the person requesting the relief from the federal firearms provisions.
Does this form require a hearing?
The form includes a section where the filer acknowledges that they must schedule a hearing with the court for the Petition to be considered.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2023.

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