# Alaska Stat. § 47.30.851: Relief from legal disability

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.30_S47.30.851

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 47.30.851
- **Heading:** Relief from legal disability
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 47 / Chapter 47.30 / Section 47.30.851

## Text

(a) A person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(4) as a result of an involuntary commitment or an adjudication of mental illness or mental incompetence that occurred in this state may, at any time, move to be relieved from the disability resulting from an involuntary commitment or an adjudication of mental illness or mental incompetence.

(b) In ruling on a motion under (a) of this section, the court (1) shall consider (A) the circumstances of the involuntary commitment or adjudication of mental illness or mental incompetence;

(B) the time that has elapsed since the involuntary commitment or adjudication of mental illness or mental incompetence;

(C) the person's reputation and mental health and criminal history records;

(D) any conduct by the person that would constitute a crime against a person under AS 11.41 or a violation of AS 11.61.190 — 11.61.250; and

(E) any changes in the person's condition or circumstances relevant to the relief sought; and

(2) shall grant relief from the disability resulting from an involuntary commitment or adjudication of mental illness or mental incompetence if the court finds, by a preponderance of the evidence, that (A) the person is unlikely to act in a manner dangerous to self or to public safety; and

(B) granting the relief is not contrary to the public interest.

(c) The court shall order a hearing conducted under (b) of this section to be held open or closed to the public at the option of the person.

(d) A decision to grant or deny relief under this section may be appealed as provided in AS 22.05.010 . In reviewing the decision of the superior court, the standard of review may be de novo.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 47.30.350 Department powers and duties; ratification of authority's actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.30_S47.30.350.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.30.360 Acceptance and expenditure of funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.30_S47.30.360.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.30.370 Review by legislative budget and audit committee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.30_S47.30.370.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.30.380 Appropriation authorized.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.30_S47.30.380.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.30.390 Acquisition of existing mental health care facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.30_S47.30.390.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.30.400 Purpose of AS 47.30.350—47.30.400.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.30_S47.30.400.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.30.410 Persons subject to extradition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.30_S47.30.410.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.30.420 Extradition proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.30_S47.30.420.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.30.430 Time to commence proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.30_S47.30.430.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.30.440 Interpretation and construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.30_S47.30.440.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.30.450 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.30_S47.30.450.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.30.460 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.30_S47.30.460.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.30.470 Powers and duties of department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.30_S47.30.470.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.30.475 Grant-in-aid program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.30_S47.30.475.md)

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