# Ind. Code § 35-47-14-3: Warrantless seizure of firearm from individual believed to be dangerous; reporting

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C14_S35-47-14-3

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 35-47-14-3
- **Heading:** Warrantless seizure of firearm from individual believed to be dangerous; 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 35-47-14-3

## Text

Sec. 3. (a) If a law enforcement officer seizes a firearm from an individual whom the law enforcement officer believes to be dangerous without obtaining a warrant, the law enforcement officer shall submit to the circuit or superior court having jurisdiction over the individual believed to be dangerous an affidavit describing the basis for the law enforcement officer's belief that the individual is dangerous.

(b) An affidavit described in subsection (a) shall:

(1) set forth the quantity and type of each firearm seized from the individual under this section; and

(2) be submitted to a circuit or superior court having jurisdiction over the individual believed to be dangerous not later than forty-eight (48) hours after the seizure of the firearm.

(c) The court shall review the affidavit described in subsection (a) as soon as possible.

(d) If the court finds that probable cause exists to believe that the individual is dangerous, the court shall order the law enforcement agency having custody of the firearm to retain the firearm. Beginning July 1, 2021, the court shall provide information described under this subsection and subsection (b)(1) to the office of judicial administration in a manner required by the office.

(e) If the court finds that there is no probable cause to believe that the individual is dangerous, the court shall order the law enforcement agency having custody of the firearm to return the firearm to the individual as quickly as practicable, but not later than five (5) days after the date of the order.

As added by P.L.1-2006, SEC.537. Amended by P.L.289-2019, SEC.9; P.L.142-2020, SEC.77.

## 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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