# Ind. Code § 35-47-14-1.5: "Responsible third party"

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C14_S35-47-14-1.5

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 35-47-14-1.5
- **Heading:** "Responsible third party"
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 14 / Section 35-47-14-1.5

## Text

Sec. 1.5. For the purposes of this chapter, an individual is a "responsible third party" if:

(1) the individual does not cohabitate with the person found to be dangerous in the hearing conducted under section 6 of this chapter;

(2) the individual is a proper person (as defined under IC 35-47-1-7) who may lawfully possess a firearm; and

(3) the individual is willing to enter into a written court agreement to accept the transfer of the firearm as a responsible third party under section 10 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.289-2019, SEC.7.

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. Code § 35-47-14-1 "Dangerous"](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C14_S35-47-14-1.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-47-14-1.5 "Responsible third party"](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C14_S35-47-14-1.5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-47-14-2 Warrant to search for firearm in possession of dangerous individual; reporting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C14_S35-47-14-2.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-47-14-3 Warrantless seizure of firearm from individual believed to be dangerous; reporting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C14_S35-47-14-3.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-47-14-4 Filing of return after warrant is served](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C14_S35-47-14-4.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-47-14-5 Requirement of hearing on whether firearm should be returned or retained](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C14_S35-47-14-5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-47-14-6 Burden of proof at hearing; court orders; expungement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C14_S35-47-14-6.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-47-14-7 If firearm seized is owned by another individual](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C14_S35-47-14-7.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-47-14-8 Petition for return of a firearm; expungement; reporting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C14_S35-47-14-8.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-47-14-9 When law enforcement agency may be ordered to dispose of firearm](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C14_S35-47-14-9.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-47-14-10 Request to sell or transfer retained firearm](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C14_S35-47-14-10.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-47-14-11 Effect of sale or transfer of retained firearm](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C14_S35-47-14-11.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-47-14-12 Standard of care for retained firearm](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C14_S35-47-14-12.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-47-14-13 Search warrant requirement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C14_S35-47-14-13.md)

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