institution for inpatient care and treatment under section
[302,] 303 or 304 of the provisions of the act of July 9,
1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health Procedures
Act. [This paragraph shall not apply to any proceeding under
section 302 of the Mental Health Procedures Act unless the
examining physician has issued a certification that inpatient
care was necessary or that the person was committable.]
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(f) Other exemptions and proceedings.--
[(1) Upon application to the court of common pleas under
this subsection by an applicant subject to the prohibitions
under subsection (c)(4), the court may grant such relief as
it deems appropriate if the court determines that the
applicant may possess a firearm without risk to the applicant
or any other person.]
(1) (i) Any person subject to the prohibitions under
subsection (c)(4), or who is prohibited from possessing
firearms under 18 U.S.C. § 922(d)(4) or (g)(4) (relating
to unlawful acts) as a result of actions taken under the
laws of this Commonwealth, may apply to the court of
common pleas for relief from any or all of the
prohibitions. The court shall grant relief if the court
determines by a preponderance of the evidence and makes
findings that the applicant does not present a risk of
harm to the applicant or any other person, will not be
likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety and
that the granting of the relief would not be contrary to
the public interest. The court order, whether denying or
granting relief, shall also be supported by findings of
fact and conclusions of law. In making its decision, the
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