Taking Possession Of Weapons And Arms

Question 1

Who is the custodian of weapon or arms seized during arrest?

Answer 1

The sheriff

Question 2

Is an order of Forfeiture necessary?

Answer 2

No automatically forfeited to the state

Question 3

If charges are dropped or person acquitted and they do not pick up the weapon, what does a local police officer do?

Answer 3

Within 60days take it to the Sheriff

Question 4

If a person does not lay claim to the weapon within ____ months, the weapon is forfeited to the state.

Answer 4

6 months

Question 5

If weapons are sold by the sheriff, where does the money go?

Answer 5

State Treasury for benefit of the State School Fund