This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding the handling of firearms and dangerous instruments involved in criminal offenses. It introduces new provisions that allow victims of crimes to request the destruction of any deadly weapon or dangerous instrument associated with the offense. Specifically, law enforcement agencies are required to notify victims of their right to request destruction, and upon such a request, the agency must destroy the weapon as soon as practicable, provided it is no longer needed as evidence.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the circumstances under which firearms involved in certain offenses may be destroyed and allows for the forfeiture of deadly weapons or dangerous instruments linked to serious offenses. It also updates the penalties for political subdivisions that violate these provisions, maintaining the maximum civil penalty at $50,000 and actual damages at $100,000. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the rights of victims while streamlining the process for the destruction of dangerous items involved in crimes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 12-945, 13-3105, 13-3108, 13-4402, 13-4444, 13-105, 13-2904, 13-3102, 17-101, 17-240, 12-781, 13-3107, 9-499.04, 13-4405, 13-4433, 13-4408