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Ind. Code § 35-47-14-12 — Standard of care for retained firearm
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 14: Proceedings for the Seizure and Retention of a Firearm, Indiana Code.
Full text of Ind. Code § 35-47-14-12
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.
Sec. 12. (a) A law enforcement agency storing a firearm seized under this chapter shall use reasonable care to ensure that the firearm is not lost or damaged, and the law enforcement agency is prohibited from marking the firearm for identification or other purposes. (b) A law enforcement agency shall be liable for any damage to or loss of the firearm that results from the law enforcement agency's negligence in the storage or handling of the firearm.
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