# Ind. Code § 35-47-14-2: Warrant to search for firearm in possession of dangerous individual; reporting

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C14_S35-47-14-2

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 35-47-14-2
- **Heading:** Warrant to search for firearm in possession of dangerous individual; reporting
- **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 35-47-14-2

## Text

Sec. 2. (a) A circuit or superior court may issue a warrant to search for and seize a firearm in the possession of an individual who is dangerous if:

(1) a law enforcement officer provides the court a sworn affidavit that:

(A) states why the law enforcement officer believes that the individual is dangerous and in possession of a firearm; and

(B) describes the law enforcement officer's interactions and conversations with:

(i) the individual who is alleged to be dangerous; or

(ii) another individual, if the law enforcement officer believes that information obtained from this individual is credible and reliable;

that have led the law enforcement officer to believe that the individual is dangerous and in possession of a firearm;

(2) the affidavit specifically describes the location of the firearm; and

(3) the circuit or superior court determines that probable cause exists to believe that the individual is:

(A) dangerous; and

(B) in possession of a firearm.

(b) A law enforcement agency responsible for the seizure of the firearm under this section shall file a search warrant return with the court setting forth the:

(1) quantity; and

(2) type;

of each firearm seized from an individual under this section. Beginning July 1, 2021, the court shall provide information described under this subsection to the office of judicial administration in a manner required by the office.

As added by P.L.1-2006, SEC.537. Amended by P.L.289-2019, SEC.8; P.L.142-2020, SEC.76.

## 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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