Molly B. Posted November 27, 2020 at 07:13 PM Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 at 07:13 PM Thanks, again - it's been about twice that now - if I call the ISP number on the application/registration site would they have visibility to its status? Or is that a completely different set of people/processes? Thanks (happy thanksgiving to everyone) - John You might try this email address: ISP.CCW.Illinois@illinois.gov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talo19 Posted December 5, 2020 at 06:12 PM Share Posted December 5, 2020 at 06:12 PM Looks like ISP is waking up. I received another email stating my appeals documents have been received and I am inline for review. Granted I send in over 2 years ago. I hope this time is legit and not just another email to get me to go away. Hope everyone is well here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demastri Posted December 14, 2020 at 02:30 AM Share Posted December 14, 2020 at 02:30 AM Thanks, again - it's been about twice that now - if I call the ISP number on the application/registration site would they have visibility to its status? Or is that a completely different set of people/processes? Thanks (happy thanksgiving to everyone) - John You might try this email address: ISP.CCW.Illinois@illinois.gov Thanks, Molly - sent an email that day (over 2 weeks ago) with some relevant details, so they could match to the faxed form. Silence. No idea (except the fax receipt) that it's been received/filed/ignored Any thoughts? Don't necessarily need to know it'll be done tomorrow , but I would like to know it's somewhere in process. Thanks again - if there's anything else to try, please lmk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted December 15, 2020 at 10:53 PM Author Share Posted December 15, 2020 at 10:53 PM I have submitted another request for a person's status to change to 'appeal under review' when a FOID appeal is submitted. Perhaps they will make it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demastri Posted December 16, 2020 at 03:50 PM Share Posted December 16, 2020 at 03:50 PM I have submitted another request for a person's status to change to 'appeal under review' when a FOID appeal is submitted. Perhaps they will make it happen. thanks for your diligence. Fingers crossed. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talo19 Posted December 17, 2020 at 10:14 PM Share Posted December 17, 2020 at 10:14 PM Thanks, again - it's been about twice that now - if I call the ISP number on the application/registration site would they have visibility to its status? Or is that a completely different set of people/processes? Thanks (happy thanksgiving to everyone) - John You might try this email address: ISP.CCW.Illinois@illinois.gov Thanks, Molly - sent an email that day (over 2 weeks ago) with some relevant details, so they could match to the faxed form. Silence. No idea (except the fax receipt) that it's been received/filed/ignored Any thoughts? Don't necessarily need to know it'll be done tomorrow , but I would like to know it's somewhere in process. Thanks again - if there's anything else to try, please lmk! Seems like they respond that my speak is being reviewed. The first time I received this email I was thinking ok I am getting somewhere. Once I checked the site and it still says FOID is revoked. I initially thought they denied my appeal and I was only waiting on a denied letter. Fast forward a couple of years and I received same email after I left message and made a few request for help from the governor. This board is great. Molly has been so helpful. I hope everyone has a nice safe holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giant Teddybear Posted January 1, 2021 at 06:58 AM Share Posted January 1, 2021 at 06:58 AM (edited) According to the Illinois Attorney General's Office you have to be denied three times before filing a petition in court. I have the blank petition on my files if needed. Edited January 1, 2021 at 07:04 AM by Giant Teddybear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giant Teddybear Posted January 1, 2021 at 07:58 AM Share Posted January 1, 2021 at 07:58 AM (edited) We tried the court petition in Richland County last February. The court had never seen the petition before and sent a copy to the ISP for a ruling. The ISP consequently sent their copy to the Illinois Attorney General's Office for their ruling. The Attorney General's Office said you must be denied three times before filing the court petition that his appeals had not been exhausted. My court petition is on file at the Wayne County Courthouse from 2010 Edited January 1, 2021 at 08:03 AM by Giant Teddybear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted January 1, 2021 at 02:24 PM Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 at 02:24 PM It depends on the type of appeal. Some denials/revocation can't be appealed to the isp first. The extra step in those appeals is a request for a pardon before petitioning the court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstrddg Posted January 7, 2021 at 06:02 PM Share Posted January 7, 2021 at 06:02 PM Its been one year 10 months since the ISP revoked my foid for charges against me that were expunged in 1989. Yesterday Senator Stewards (45th district) office placed a call to the Illinois state police on my behalf, Im now on the list to get my appeal reviewed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted January 7, 2021 at 08:04 PM Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 at 08:04 PM Its been one year 10 months since the ISP revoked my foid for charges against me that were expunged in 1989. Yesterday Senator Stewards (45th district) office placed a call to the Illinois state police on my behalf, Im now on the list to get my appeal reviewed Great! Please keep us posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syotos Posted January 14, 2021 at 10:25 AM Share Posted January 14, 2021 at 10:25 AM Hello, I’m am unsure if a similar issue has been answered on here but I had an Order of Protection in 2019, the judge favored the other person and I was given a year until the order of protection expired. I turned in my foid and firearms over and was wondering if I had to fill out an appeal form to get my foid back? What would the process be after having the order of protection expire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted January 14, 2021 at 09:54 PM Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 at 09:54 PM Yes, you will need to file an appeal and include a certified copy of the court disposition showing PO has expired and dismissed. Link to forms can be found at this link: http://illinoiscarry.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=47227&page=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Kipperly Posted February 6, 2021 at 03:35 AM Share Posted February 6, 2021 at 03:35 AM (edited) I checked my status on the portal after speaking with my state representative these past 2 weeks, it is now under review for FOID finally got an update after 297 days. Edited February 6, 2021 at 03:43 AM by Chip Kipperly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemical operator1 Posted February 6, 2021 at 01:54 PM Share Posted February 6, 2021 at 01:54 PM I checked my status on the portal after speaking with my state representative these past 2 weeks, it is now under review for FOID finally got an update after 297 days.My appeal will be a year(365 days) in about a week or so and nothing. You can see in this thread all that I’ve done. I too have logged into the State Police FOID portal but it has no information to give me like you say. It just says DENIED. I would like to contact my state representative also. But she was just elected and is a republican. And seeing as this administration is democratic I don’t want to ruffle any feathers to hinder my application. In an email I received from the state police when I requested an administrative hearing they told me the appeal process is on a 1st served basis. Which now I believe is a bunch of horse hocky since mine was submitted before yours. I am about to lose faith in this. There needs to be a law or bill to make them address an appeal in a timely manner like they are supposed to in the case of issuing new applicants. This is their way of hindering the 2nd amendment in my eyes unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemical operator1 Posted February 6, 2021 at 02:05 PM Share Posted February 6, 2021 at 02:05 PM I checked my status on the portal after speaking with my state representative these past 2 weeks, it is now under review for FOID finally got an update after 297 days. You know what screw it I’m contacting my representative, what do I have to lose. @ChipKipperly how did you do it? Did you just contact the representative with a letter or a phone call? Did you give the representative everything like what was submitted in your appeal to the ISP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Kipperly Posted February 6, 2021 at 02:23 PM Share Posted February 6, 2021 at 02:23 PM (edited) I checked my status on the portal after speaking with my state representative these past 2 weeks, it is now under review for FOID finally got an update after 297 days. You know what screw it I’m contacting my representative, what do I have to lose. @ChipKipperly how did you do it? Did you just contact the representative with a letter or a phone call? Did you give the representative everything like what was submitted in your appeal to the ISP? That's how I felt I would definitely give them call I was hesitant to contact with them being until, I emailed them and got called back the same week I only gave them my app and foid number. Enable GingerCannot connect to Ginger Check your internet connectionor reload the browserDisable in this text fieldEditEdit in GingerEdit in Ginger× Edited February 6, 2021 at 02:30 PM by Chip Kipperly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemical operator1 Posted February 6, 2021 at 02:26 PM Share Posted February 6, 2021 at 02:26 PM I checked my status on the portal after speaking with my state representative these past 2 weeks, it is now under review for FOID finally got an update after 297 days. You know what screw it I’m contacting my representative, what do I have to lose. @ChipKipperly how did you do it? Did you just contact the representative with a letter or a phone call? Did you give the representative everything like what was submitted in your appeal to the ISP?That's how I felt I would definitely give them call I was hesitant to contact until, I emailed them and got called[/size] back the same week I only gave them my app and foid number.[/size]Enable GingerCannot connect to Ginger Check your internet connectionor reload the browserDisable in this text fieldEditEdit in GingerEdit in Ginger×Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbacs Posted February 6, 2021 at 05:29 PM Share Posted February 6, 2021 at 05:29 PM @Chip Kipperly What is this? A code you used for contacting the Rep? Enable GingerCannot connect to Ginger Check your internet connectionor reload the browserDisable in this text fieldEditEdit in GingerEdit in Ginger× Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Kipperly Posted February 6, 2021 at 05:41 PM Share Posted February 6, 2021 at 05:41 PM (edited) Enable Ginger@Bubbacs Oh no it was an extension crashing on my comp lol I truly wish there was code or other number, I wonder when they implemented showing under review for Foid appeals. Edited February 6, 2021 at 05:41 PM by Chip Kipperly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talo19 Posted February 12, 2021 at 02:09 AM Share Posted February 12, 2021 at 02:09 AM I am so happy to see members here having success. I still have not heard anything. Even tried contacting Pritzker and company. I wonder if I can play the race card on this one? Just kidding everyone fingers are crossed getting impatient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Kipperly Posted February 18, 2021 at 11:38 PM Share Posted February 18, 2021 at 11:38 PM Just wanted to give an update was approved on the 5th, active on the 11th, Received card today the 18th appreciate all the help and info here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemical operator1 Posted February 18, 2021 at 11:47 PM Share Posted February 18, 2021 at 11:47 PM Congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnegron Posted February 21, 2021 at 01:16 PM Share Posted February 21, 2021 at 01:16 PM Good Morning:I'm new to the group and am looking for some help. In May of 2020 I applied for my FOID in order to eventually to get my CCL. In January 21 after waiting 8 months, I received a denial stating "due to the inability to complete your background. The Illinois State Police is missing evidence pertaining to your arrest or conviction that may result in a prohibition from possessing firearms. 430 ILCS 65/4(2)." I had a background but filed for and was granted a pardon in 2001. In 2014 my record was expunged/sealed. I'm confused. Since my record was expunged/sealed why did this come up? "ISP is missing evidence pertaining to my record"..... because my record has been cleaned.Do I have to hire a lawyer for this? Any guidance will be greatly appreciated. Thanking u in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemical operator1 Posted February 21, 2021 at 01:34 PM Share Posted February 21, 2021 at 01:34 PM We’re you granted a Parson “WITH” restoration of firearm rights? I know on the petition for clemency that the Governor can approve or deny your firearm restoration rights. Even if you’re granted a pardon I believe that they have to say yes or no. Maybe this is your issue. Might want to look your paperwork over. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted February 21, 2021 at 02:57 PM Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 at 02:57 PM Good Morning:I'm new to the group and am looking for some help. In May of 2020 I applied for my FOID in order to eventually to get my CCL. In January 21 after waiting 8 months, I received a denial stating "due to the inability to complete your background. The Illinois State Police is missing evidence pertaining to your arrest or conviction that may result in a prohibition from possessing firearms. 430 ILCS 65/4(2)." I had a background but filed for and was granted a pardon in 2001. In 2014 my record was expunged/sealed. I'm confused. Since my record was expunged/sealed why did this come up? "ISP is missing evidence pertaining to my record"..... because my record has been cleaned. Do I have to hire a lawyer for this? Any guidance will be greatly appreciated. Thanking u in advance It's possible the during the expungement process something was missed somewhere, This is one of the reason we suggest folks do a fingerprint background check 6 mos. to a year after the expunging is suppose to be complete. Check your pardon document, like chemical operator 1 suggested and make sure the pardon included all right restored. If in question, send me a photo or can via private message. If all is good, you will just need to file a Records Challenge and include a copy of your pardon. This does not require an attorney. If you believe ISP records have inaccurately identified you as prohibited from possessing a FOID Card, file a Records ChallengeFirearms Prohibitor – Records Challenge Requirements ChecklistRequest for FOID Investigation, Relief, and Reinstatement of Firearms Rights Form Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rediguana Posted February 21, 2021 at 09:34 PM Share Posted February 21, 2021 at 09:34 PM Hey guys thanks for all you do and thanks to everyone who makes this site possible. Molly B! Been reading the forum here since 2014 when my foid got revoked. I've always been intimidated by the appeal process but recently feel like I'm ready to give it a shot. I've got tons of questions and was wondering if you guys can help me? Got 3 charges from 2014 for pos of controlled substance. 2 felonys and 1 misdemeanor. All charges dropped and dismissed court ruled "nolle prosequi" for all all charges. Struggled with drugs and have been clean and sober no drinking no drugging no pot nothing.. working a 12 step program clean since 11-19-14. I've read many posts and learned in my case I must appeal to circuit Court in my county for them to restore my firearm rights then I must fill out records challenge paperwork? A lawyer I've been talking to had me get a certified copy of disposition so as to get a general sense of the matter. He said since all charges were dismissed my case will require an informal appeal and a nominal fee of $3500.Question #1 is this manageable on my own? Should I get a lawyer?Question #2 how do I appeal to circuit Court in my county if I'm to do this on my own?Thanks everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted February 22, 2021 at 12:04 AM Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 at 12:04 AM If you have no convictions, you just need to file a records challenge. If you plan to apply for ccl later, you might consider expungingYour record before applying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rediguana Posted February 22, 2021 at 06:59 PM Share Posted February 22, 2021 at 06:59 PM Hey Molly thanks. On my way to mail that in with a signature of received thing and in another post I've seen you say to fax in my appeal as well as mail it so I'm going to fax it too. So are records challenge appeals also taking a year or more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted February 22, 2021 at 08:59 PM Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 at 08:59 PM Hey Molly thanks. On my way to mail that in with a signature of received thing and in another post I've seen you say to fax in my appeal as well as mail it so I'm going to fax it too. So are records challenge appeals also taking a year or more?No, those seem to be taking 6-8 mos but no guarantee of future results! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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