MN SF568

Allows persons convicted of crimes of violence to petition courts to restore firearm possession rights if at least five years have elapsed since their sentence was discharged, requiring them to establish by clear and convincing evidence they are not a danger to public safety.

Requires petitioners for firearm restoration to serve copies of petitions on the prosecutorial office and any corrections agent who supervised them, establishing notice requirements for interested parties.

Modifies permit to carry denial standards by removing the "substantial likelihood" requirement and changing the burden of proof from clear and convincing evidence to a preponderance of the evidence in judicial appeals.

Allows persons denied permits based on criminal gang database listings to challenge the denial after court-supervised disclosure of reasons, on grounds they were misidentified, improperly included, or have withdrawn from gang activities.

Eliminates provisions awarding attorney fees and costs to permit holders who successfully challenge permit denials or revocations in court.