Commonwealth v. Stiver

OPINION BY

LAZARUS, J.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania appeals from the order entered in the Court of Common Pleas of Clinton County granting William C. Stiver, Jr.’s application to restore civil rights. Because the trial court did not have the authority to restore Stiver’s civil rights to sit on a jury or hold public office, we vacate the trial court’s order.

In September 1986, Stiver was convicted by a jury of theft (F3) and other related offenses. As a result of his conviction, Stiver was prohibited under state and federal law from possessing or controlling firearms. See 18 Pa.C.S.A. §…