# Ind. Code § 35-47-14-5: Requirement of hearing on whether firearm should be returned or retained

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C14_S35-47-14-5

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 35-47-14-5
- **Heading:** Requirement of hearing on whether firearm should be returned or retained
- **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 35-47-14-5

## Text

Sec. 5. (a) After the filing of a search warrant return under section 2 of this chapter or the filing of an affidavit under section 3 of this chapter, the court shall conduct a hearing.

(b) The court shall make a good faith effort to conduct the hearing not later than fourteen (14) days after the filing of a search warrant return under section 2 of this chapter or the filing of an affidavit under section 3 of this chapter. If the hearing cannot be conducted within fourteen (14) days after the filing of the search warrant return or affidavit, the court shall conduct the hearing as soon as possible. However, a request for a continuance of the hearing described in this subsection for a period of not more than sixty (60) days from the individual from whom the firearm was seized shall be liberally granted. 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. Amended by P.L.289-2019, SEC.10.

## 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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