Confiscation of firearms and ammunition, when
When someone is convicted of a felony crime that involved a gun, the judge can order that the gun and any bullets used in the crime — or found on the person when arrested — be taken away. Those guns and bullets can be destroyed, sold, or traded to a licensed gun dealer. Any money made from the sale goes to the police or sheriff's department that made the arrest. If the gun or bullets belonged to someone else who had nothing to do with the crime, those items get returned to that person.
571.095. of firearms and ammunition, when — exceptions. — Upon for or attempting to commit a in violation of any law perpetrated in whole or in part by the use of a firearm, the court may, in addition to the provided by law for such , the confiscation and disposal or sale or trade to a of firearms and ammunition used in the of the crime or found in the possession or under the immediate control of the at the time of his or her . The of any sale or gains from trade shall be the property of the police or sheriff's department responsible for the defendant's arrest or the confiscation of the firearms and ammunition. If such firearms or ammunition are not the property of the , they shall be returned to their rightful owner if he or she is known and was not a participant in the crime. Any proceeds collected under this section shall be deposited with the or by the into the county sheriff's established in section 50.535.
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Source & history notes
(L. 1981 H.B. 296 § 571.080 subsec. 4, A.L. 2007 S.B. 62 & 41)
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