2017 Indiana Code
TITLE 35. Criminal Law and Procedure
ARTICLE 47. WEAPONS AND INSTRUMENTS OF VIOLENCE
CHAPTER 14. Proceedings for the Seizure and Retention of a Firearm
35-47-14-5. Requirement of hearing on whether firearm should be returned or retained
Sec. 5. (a) Not later than fourteen (14) days after a return is filed under section 4 of this chapter or a written statement is submitted under section 3 of this chapter, the court shall conduct a hearing to determine whether the seized firearm should be:
(1) returned to the individual from whom the firearm was seized; or
(2) retained by the law enforcement agency having custody of the firearm.
(b) The court shall set the hearing date as soon as possible after the return is filed under section 4 of this chapter. The court shall inform:
(1) the prosecuting attorney; and
(2) the individual from whom the firearm was seized;
of the date, time, and location of the hearing. The court may conduct the hearing at a facility or other suitable place not likely to have a harmful effect upon the individual's health or well-being.
As added by P.L.1-2006, SEC.537.
