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.
As added by P.L.289-2019, SEC.15.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure
Article 47. Weapons and Instruments of Violence
Chapter 14. Proceedings for the Seizure and Retention of a Firearm
35-47-14-1.5. "Responsible Third Party"
35-47-14-2. Warrant to Search for Firearm in Possession of Dangerous Individual; Reporting
35-47-14-3. Warrantless Seizure of Firearm From Individual Believed to Be Dangerous; Reporting
35-47-14-4. Filing of Return After Warrant Is Served
35-47-14-5. Requirement of Hearing on Whether Firearm Should Be Returned or Retained
35-47-14-6. Burden of Proof at Hearing; Court Orders; Reporting
35-47-14-7. If Firearm Seized Is Owned by Another Individual
35-47-14-8. Petition for Return of a Firearm; Reporting
35-47-14-9. When Law Enforcement Agency May Be Ordered to Dispose of Firearm
35-47-14-10. Request to Sell or Transfer Retained Firearm
35-47-14-11. Effect of Sale or Transfer of Retained Firearm