hunter45
Regular Member
Has the $50 rule changed? Fauquier County is charging $55.
Has the $50 rule changed? Fauquier County is charging $55.
The maximum of $50.00 for everything pertaining to acquiring or renewing a CHP is set in stone. The total amount is controlled by the Code of Virginia.
http://leg1.state.va.us/000/cod/18.2-308.HTM
Do you happen to have anything in writing to support this or direct us to where this reference might be found?
Also are you getting ready to renew or have you done so recently?
There is an effort being worked on to bring counties/cities into compliance with this type of thing. Mark Mathews (VCDL EM) will be coordinating.
The maximum of $50.00 for everything pertaining to acquiring or renewing a CHP is set in stone. The total amount is controlled by the Code of Virginia.
http://leg1.state.va.us/000/cod/18.2-308.HTM
Do you happen to have anything in writing to support this or direct us to where this reference might be found?
Also are you getting ready to renew or have you done so recently?
There is an effort being worked on to bring counties/cities into compliance with this type of thing. Mark Mathews (VCDL EM) will be coordinating.
A friend of mine just applied for his CHP today in Fauquier County and he told me it was $55. I'll have to see if he has anything in writing that shows this.
A friend of mine just applied for his CHP today in Fauquier County and he told me it was $55. I'll have to see if he has anything in writing that shows this.
SB 563 is still doing fine (passed the Senate 32-8, and should pass the House with a wide margin), and should take care of this problem.looking at: http://www.fauquiercounty.gov/government/departments/circuitcourt/index.cfm?action=conhandgunpermit
what stands out is all the extra copies of forms and attachments they're 'requiring'. i'm guessing your friend let them charge him the extra $5 for making those copies as item 1d states, bringing his total to $55.
the problem is in requiring the applicant to supply the extra copies, i believe, which go beyond statutory requirements.
Grape... is this the kind of irregularity Mark is working on?
looking at: http://www.fauquiercounty.gov/government/departments/circuitcourt/index.cfm?action=conhandgunpermit
what stands out is all the extra copies of forms and attachments they're 'requiring'. i'm guessing your friend let them charge him the extra $5 for making those copies as item 1d states, bringing his total to $55.
the problem is in requiring the applicant to supply the extra copies, i believe, which go beyond statutory requirements.
Grape... is this the kind of irregularity Mark is working on?
The circuit court is standing by its policy that requires applicants for concealed handgun permits to appear in person before and submit documents to the Roanoke Police Academy. I have not complied with these additional requirements. The court has failed to process my application, and the clerk of court has refused to issue a de facto permit as required by law.
This morning, a Petition for Writ of Mandamus was served upon the Circuit Court for the City of Roanoke, and Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Court. The petition explains in detail exactly why the policy is illegal, and asks the Supreme Court of Virginia to issue Writs of Mandamus against the named Respondents ordering them to fulfill their obligations under Virginia Code §18.2-308.
The problem is getting the camera to the Clerks Office, Grape.
Generally you have to get through the metal detectors to go there. I have an idea I want to try out tomorrow. If it works, it'll work statewide.
The circuit court is standing by its policy that requires applicants for concealed handgun permits to appear in person before and submit documents to the Roanoke Police Academy. I have not complied with these additional requirements. The court has failed to process my application, and the clerk of court has refused to issue a de facto permit as required by law.
This morning, a Petition for Writ of Mandamus was served upon the Circuit Court for the City of Roanoke, and Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Court. The petition explains in detail exactly why the policy is illegal, and asks the Supreme Court of Virginia to issue Writs of Mandamus against the named Respondents ordering them to fulfill their obligations under Virginia Code §18.2-308.
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It was very, very well done. I thought I recognized some of the handwriting.
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Outstanding to above! It's truly refreshing to see someone taking action and not just complaining. Bravo!
I'm joining the line of folks offering their congratulations and support. Well done!
I have long been an advocate for the use of Writs of Mandamus in situations like this. All too often others have suggested and encouraged all sorts of other avenues of action. Your providing a copy of the petition for the Writ may serve to help others understand just what it is and how relatively simple the process is to petition for one.
Someone did a bang-up job on the citations. I hope they will be willing to let others benefit from their research, just as I hope that you will allow others to essentially copy & paste your petition as a template for use.
stay safe.