2019 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 04 - Criminal Procedure, Crimes
Chapter 166 - Offenses Against Public Order; Firearms and Other Weapons; Racketeering
Section 166.257 - Return of relinquished firearm.

Universal Citation: OR Rev Stat § 166.257 (2019)

(1) Upon receiving a request to return a firearm or ammunition relinquished to a law enforcement agency pursuant to ORS 166.256, the law enforcement agency shall:

(a) Notify the Department of Justice of the return request for the purposes of notifying the petitioner of the order; and

(b) Hold the firearm or ammunition for 72 hours after receiving the request.

(2) Prior to returning the firearm or ammunition, the law enforcement agency shall:

(a) Confirm that the person to whom the law enforcement agency will return the firearm or ammunition is the lawful owner of the firearm or ammunition, or a person with a possessory right to the firearm or ammunition; and

(b) Perform a criminal background check as defined in ORS 166.432 to confirm that the person is not prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under state or federal law. [2019 c.201 §5]

Note: See note under 166.256.

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