Harris v. Sheriff of Delaware County

SMITH, Judge.

Michael T. Harris appeals from an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County (trial court) that denied Harris’ appeal from the action of the Sheriff of Delaware County (Sheriff) revoking Harris’ license to carry a firearm. The question Harris presents is whether the trial court erred in relying upon hearsay in reaching its decision that “good cause” existed to justify the revocation. The Sheriff counterstates the question as whether the evidence relied upon by the trial court was sufficient to show good cause.

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The trial court’s opinion in support of its order notes…