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Update on my Amelia County CHP renewal.

celticredneck

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Okay, I decided to be a nice guy and give the court what they requested for my renewal, that is a copy of my current permit and a self addressed stamped envelope. They returned my application(in my self addressed envelope) for the following reasons:

1 I forgot to list eye color (okay so I'm dumb for that one)

2 My height as listed on my old permit is 5'10". My current height, as measured at my cancer treatment center is barely over 5"9" now and I gave my current height, not what I was 5 to 10 years ago.

3 They sent an additional background check form for for the sheriff's dept.

I will try and attach a copy of this form. Although, I am not sure what I can do about these extra legal requirements as I am on a fixed income and can't afford a`` lawyer to fight them in court. Dis-reguard the file name "chemo appt.. That is the folder that my scan saved it to.
 

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I can see the veins in PVC's forehead bulging right now.

I don't even know where to start... but I would be sure not to leave out asking them if they are suggesting you commit perjury by lying about your current height.

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Boy, would I be tempted to point out that people get shorter as they age, and that the height was measured at the cancer treatment center as of (date). And, then add the perjury comment made just earlier.

Let them make this difficult for a person they know is a cancer patient, and watch PVC make hay with that one.
 
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We REALLY need to push for constitutional carry and do away with 18.2-308 entirely. Amelia, Petersburg, Accomack, Fairfax, Newport News, Norfolk, etc. etc. all imposing extra legal requirements. When is enough enough?
 
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celticredneck said:
Yes, she is the current clerk and also the one I spoke with when I made my original phone call to inquire if their renewal fee was still the same.
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I think I would send it back to them with a copy of 18.2-308.02... highlighting the portion indicated below:

http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-308.02

The application shall be made under oath before a notary or other person qualified to take oaths and shall be made only on a form prescribed by the Department of State Police, in consultation with the Supreme Court, requiring only that information necessary to determine eligibility for the permit. No information or documentation other than that which is allowed on the application in accordance with this section may be requested or required by the clerk or the court.
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builtjeep said:
We REALLY need to push for constitutional carry and do away with 18.2-308 entirely. Amelia, Petersburg, Accomack, Fairfax, Newport News, Norfolk, etc. etc. all imposing extra legal requirements. When is enough enough?
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Yup.

It would also be good to have penalties for elected officials who do not adhere to the Code of Virginia. If Joe Citizen violates the Code they can be cited and/or arrested.... with monetary and/or jail penalties. if a Court Clerk violates the Code, it seems that the very worst that will happen is they get a slap on the wrist and told 'don't do that again'. (and even getting to that point is a long tedious process....) :(
 
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yup.

It would also be good to have penalties for elected officials who do not adhere to the code of virginia. If joe citizen violates the code they can be cited and/or arrested.... With monetary and/or jail penalties. If a court clerk violates the code, it seems that the very worst that will happen is they get a slap on the wrist and told 'don't do that again'. (and even getting to that point is a long tedious, EXPENSIVE process....) :(
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So I email the clerk to ask what is required to renew. Here is her response.


To renew concealed handgun permit for Amelia County, you would have to bring in proof of haven taken a safety course or we can copy your current permit. You can download an application from the State website or pick up one from the Clerk's Office. You would need to be sworn and your signature notarized. Make sure you bring a picture ID. Cost $15.00.

Marilyn Wilson, Clerk
Amelia County Circuit Court
(804) 561-2128
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Man she's not getting it either.

Mr. McNeill,

I think you should re-read my reply to you. My reply says "you would have to bring in proof of safety course or your current permit", which either will prove competency.
The picture ID is for the purpose of notarizing your signature. If you have your signature notarized prior to turning in the application (which most applicants do not),then we will not need your photo ID.
I thank you for the advice, but I assure you that my policies are in line with the Code of Virginia.

Marilyn Wilson, Clerk
Amelia Circuit Court


-----Michael McNeill <mmcneill1313@gmail.com> wrote: -----
To: mwilson@courts.state.va.us
From: Michael McNeill <mmcneill1313@gmail.com>
Date: 08/09/2013 10:43AM
Cc: Philip Van Cleave <president@vcdl.org>
Subject: Re: Concealed Handgun Permit renewal



I think you need to re-consider your requirements. State law provides that no proof of competence be required for renewal, only for initial permit application, this is stated on the application itself. Proof of competence does not expire.


Requiring a copy of the current permit and/or photo ID are both illegal under VA 18.2-308.02, Clerks cannot require anything beyond what the statute specifically authorizes. Unless you can point to the code the authorizes these requirements, I think it would be in your best interest to bring your policies in-line with State Law.


I would ask that you consult the County Attorney if you need further clarification on the state codes.



Michael J. McNeill
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builtjeep said:
Man she's not getting it either.

I think you should re-read my reply to you. My reply says "you would have to bring in proof of safety course or your current permit", which either will prove competency.
The picture ID is for the purpose of notarizing your signature. If you have your signature notarized prior to turning in the application (which most applicants do not),then we will not need your photo ID.
I thank you for the advice, but I assure you that my policies are in line with the Code of Virginia.

Marilyn Wilson, Clerk
Amelia Circuit Court


-----Michael McNeill <mmcneill1313@gmail.com> wrote: -----
To: mwilson@courts.state.va.us
From: Michael McNeill <mmcneill1313@gmail.com>
Date: 08/09/2013 10:43AM
Cc: Philip Van Cleave <president@vcdl.org>
Subject: Re: Concealed Handgun Permit renewal



I think you need to re-consider your requirements. State law provides that no proof of competence be required for renewal, only for initial permit application, this is stated on the application itself. Proof of competence does not expire.


Requiring a copy of the current permit and/or photo ID are both illegal under VA 18.2-308.02, Clerks cannot require anything beyond what the statute specifically authorizes. Unless you can point to the code the authorizes these requirements, I think it would be in your best interest to bring your policies in-line with State Law.


I would ask that you consult the County Attorney if you need further clarification on the state codes.
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I see a couple of things wrong with this dialogue.

First, she says "bring in" as opposed to "submit", thereby ignoring the mail in option of renewals.

Second, your assertion that she is requiring a photo ID for purposes of renewal; she's not. She's only requiring it for notarizing your application, as any notary would. No one here seems to have any problem separating an independent notary's requirement for a photo Id from the renewal process. If you showed up at the Clerk's office with your un-notarized application and no photo ID and she (rightly) refused it, you'd really be steamed, perhaps because "No one told me I needed an ID...". Perhaps she could have worded her requirements better, as in "We'll be happy to notarize your application for you, but you'll need to bring a photo ID...".

Third, instead of debating her about her extra-legal requirements, simply mail in your notarized application, with the "renewal" box checked along with a check. Then if she declines to process it, you'll be able to make complaints about her failure to follow the law.

BTW, I didn't encounter any extralegal issues when I renewed my CHP in Newport News.
 
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It was Portsmouth that someone on facebook had mentioned, my mistake.

The renewal application is going to be submitted with only those items required by law, Celticredneck is my father. I had initially emailed the clerk in hopes of her being reasonable and realizing her error. No such luck.

You are correct about the ID for notary, but she does assert that you must show proof of competency for renewal, which is illegal.

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builtjeep said:
It was Portsmouth that someone on facebook had mentioned, my mistake.

The renewal application is going to be submitted with only those items required by law, Celticredneck is my father. I had initially emailed the clerk in hopes of her being reasonable and realizing her error. No such luck.

You are correct about the ID for notary, but she does assert that you must show proof of competency for renewal, which is illegal.

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There are those that state that "proof of competence" must be satisfied even on renewal permits - think that Mike Stollenwerk was one such - I have come to agree myself.

Now before the flames begin - How will the clerk know whether this requirement has been satisfied? Sure you wrote down the number of your expiring CHP - and how will the clerk confirm the validity of that?

Solution is found in section G-6 of § 18.2-308.

  • G. The court shall require proof that the applicant has demonstrated competence with a handgun and the applicant may demonstrate such competence by one of the following, but no applicant shall be required to submit to any additional demonstration of competence, nor shall any proof of demonstrated competence expire:
  • 6. Obtaining or previously having held a license to carry a firearm in the Commonwealth or a locality thereof...
  • http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?131+ful+CHAP0559
Note you are not submitting "to any additional demonstration of competence" - you are only demonstrating that this was fulfilled by having a previously issued CHP. So when the Clerk asks for a photocopy of your CHP, he/she is only fulfilling an obligation to insure that your original certification was in fact seen somewhere. The previous issuance of a CHP is evidence of that.
 
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