Section 35-47-14-2 - Warrant to search for firearm in possession of dangerous individual; reporting(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: (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: (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.
Amended by P.L. 142-2020,SEC. 76, eff. 7/1/2020.Amended by P.L. 289-2019,SEC. 8, eff. 7/1/2019.As added by P.L. 1-2006, SEC.537.