Does involuntary commitent under Act 53 affect gun ownership down the line?

**Bang** · October 2nd, 2016, 07:03 PM

Article in today's paper about Act 53 providing for treatment for drug addiction and for involuntary commitment when criteria are met. Since it involves drugs I suspect it could affect gun ownership much like a 302 and related. I guess the immediacy of the drug problem is priority, and another way of losing 2nd amendment rights, if that's the case, remote. Anyone familiar with the Act and its long-range affects?

**soberbyker** · October 2nd, 2016, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by Bang

Article in today's paper about Act 53 providing for treatment for drug addiction and for involuntary commitment when criteria are met. Since it involves drugs I suspect it could affect gun ownership much like a 302 and related. I guess the immediacy of the drug problem is priority, and another way of losing 2nd amendment rights, if that's the case, remote. Anyone familiar with the Act and its long-range affects?

https://www.councilsepa.org/programs...stance/act-53/

What is Act 53?

ACT 53 is a law in the state of Pennsylvania. Act 53 allows a parent/legal guardian to get a drug and alcohol assessment for their child, and if warranted, compel the child to enter treatment.

Criteria

The parent/legal guardian believes that their child has a drug or alcohol problem;
The child is unwilling to participate in a treatment program;
The child must be a resident of Bucks County; and
The child must be between the ages of 12 and 18

Looks like the act is for kids between 12 & 18. Are under 18 records closed in a background search?

**Bang** · October 2nd, 2016, 08:08 PM

Depends on the jurisdiction and the provisions written in the law. For example, a kid let's say 15 years of age adjudicated delinquent of a drinking under age charge becomes the subject of Penndot. When he/she obtains a driver's license, at say 19, it is immediately suspended for (I believe) a year. No way around it, and the juvenile record does come into play.

**streaker69** · October 2nd, 2016, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by soberbyker

https://www.councilsepa.org/programs...stance/act-53/

Looks like the act is for kids between 12 & 18. Are under 18 records closed in a background search?

Apparently not considering the number of people that have come here asking about a 302 they got when they were under 18 and now can't buy a gun.