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FL H0485
Bill
Status
Introduced
11/15/2023
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
- Weapons, electric weapons or devices, or arms taken from a person during an arrest that are not seized as evidence or subject to forfeiture must be returned within 30 days of the person's request, provided the person has been released from detention, presents government-issued photo ID, and (for firearms) passes a criminal history background check confirming no state or federal prohibitions on possession.
- Sheriffs and chiefs of police are authorized to develop reasonable procedures to ensure the timely return of such weapons, as long as those procedures are consistent with the new requirements.
- Sheriffs and chiefs of police are prohibited from requiring a court order to release weapons not seized as evidence, unless there are competing claims of ownership.
- Eliminates the existing requirement under s. 933.14, F.S., that a trial court judge order the return of a pistol or firearm taken by an officer for a breach of the peace without a search warrant.
- Effective date is July 1, 2024.
Legislative Description
Return of Weapons and Arms Following an Arrest
Last Action
Laid on Table
3/4/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary12/6/2023
Criminal Justice Subcommittee11/22/2023
Full Bill Text
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