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Ind. Code § 35-47-14-2 — Warrant to search for firearm in possession of dangerous individual; reporting

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 § 35-47-14-2

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.

Ind. Code § 35-47-14-2Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
Sec. 2. (a) A circuit or superior court may issue a warrant to search for and seize a firearm in the possession of an individual who is dangerous if: (1) a law enforcement officer provides the court a sworn affidavit that: (A) states why the law enforcement officer believes that the individual is dangerous and in possession of a firearm; and (B) describes the law enforcement officer's interactions and conversations with: (i) the individual who is alleged to be dangerous; or (ii) another individual, if the law enforcement officer believes that information obtained from this individual is credible and reliable; that have led the law enforcement officer to believe that the individual is dangerous and in possession of a firearm; (2) the affidavit specifically describes the location of the firearm; and (3) the circuit or superior court determines that probable cause exists to believe that the individual is: (A) dangerous; and (B) in possession of a firearm. (b) A law enforcement agency responsible for the seizure of the firearm under this section shall file a search warrant return with the court setting forth the: (1) quantity; and (2) type; of each firearm seized from an individual under this section. Beginning July 1, 2021, the court shall provide information described under this subsection to the office of judicial administration in a manner required by the office.

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