CA SB899

Courts must provide respondents with information on firearm/ammunition relinquishment procedures and require proof of surrender within 48 hours of service, with violations reported to prosecutors within 2 business days unless compliance is shown at a subsequent hearing.

Courts may hold review hearings to determine if a restrained person possesses firearms/ammunition in violation of protective orders, with findings recorded and potentially used for contempt or sanctions proceedings.

Peace officers must serve protective orders related to domestic violence, elder/dependent adult abuse, harassment, workplace violence, and postsecondary education violence upon request, without charging fees.

Courts may grant exemptions from firearm relinquishment for peace officers and other employees if respondent is not otherwise prohibited by law and meets specific criteria, including mandatory psychological evaluations.

Search warrants may be issued for firearms and ammunition owned by persons subject to protective orders under CCP Section 527.9 and Family Code Section 6389 if they fail to relinquish them as required, effective January 1, 2026.