firearms; homicide; mandatory destruction
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill changes Arizona law regarding the forfeiture of firearms and other weapons used in felony crimes and homicides. Specifically, if someone is convicted of a felony where a deadly weapon was used, the weapon must be forfeited and sold. If a homicide involves a firearm, the firearm must be forfeited and destroyed after appeals processes are completed. The bill also includes provisions for forfeiture of weapons involved in specific violations of Arizona criminal law and for individuals deemed incompetent.
Key provisions
- Firearms used in felony convictions must be forfeited and sold.
- Firearms used in homicide convictions must be forfeited and destroyed after appeals.
- Weapons involved in specific criminal violations (13-2904, 13-3102) may be forfeited.
- The bill addresses forfeiture for individuals deemed legally incompetent.
- The forfeiture process includes a one-year timeframe for sale or destruction.
- The prosecution attorney must agree to firearm destruction after appeals.
Who is affected
- Defendants convicted of felonies
- Defendants convicted of homicide
- Law enforcement agencies
- Firearms dealers
- The general public (regarding the sale of forfeited weapons)
Notable changes
- Requires destruction of firearms used in homicide cases after appeals.
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