AZ SB1643

Requires courts to inform persons convicted of domestic violence offenses that they are prohibited possessors and must transfer all firearms to law enforcement or a federally licensed firearms dealer within 24 hours of sentencing.

Establishes procedures for firearm transfers including proof of transfer documentation, court attestation requirements within 48 hours, and allows law enforcement or dealers to dispose of transferred firearms after notice to the owner.

Grants immunity from prosecution for firearm possession during transport to law enforcement or a dealer if the person has a written transfer order, the firearm is unloaded, and transport is direct.

Authorizes courts to issue search warrants if a person fails to transfer a firearm as ordered, with failure to comply explicitly grounds for warrant issuance.

Modifies order of protection procedures to mandate firearm prohibition and transfer orders both before and after hearings when defendant poses credible threat, with specific procedures for return of temporarily transferred firearms after order expiration.