This bill proposes to amend section 13-3105 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically addressing the handling of firearms in cases of homicide. Under current law, the court is required to order the forfeiture and sale of any deadly weapon, dangerous instrument, or explosive used in the commission of a felony, with the stipulation that the article must be sold to a business authorized to dispose of it according to federal and state law, unless it is prohibited from being sold.

The new bill language introduces a specific provision for homicides involving firearms. It mandates that, upon conviction for a homicide where a firearm was used, the court must order the firearm to be forfeited and destroyed or properly disposed of, in accordance with federal and state law. This disposal can only occur after the conclusion of the convicted person's direct appeal and first postconviction relief proceeding, or if there is an agreement from the prosecuting attorney.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-3105