Bill Summary for H 234 (2021-2022)

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Mar 8 2021

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House Bill 234 (Public) Filed Monday, March 8, 2021
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DESTRUCTION OF SEIZED FIREARMS USED IN COMMITTING AN ASSAULT AGAINST A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR ANY OTHER OFFENSE THAT RESULTED IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH TO THE VICTIM IF THE FIREARM BELONGS TO THE DEFENDANT OR CERTAIN OTHER PERSONS AND THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY REQUESTS DESTRUCTION.
Intro. by Torbett.

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Expands GS 15-11.1(b1)(3) to authorize a judge to order the disposition of a lawfully seized firearm, after notice and hearing requirements are met for disposition, by ordering that the firearm by turned over to be destroyed by the sheriff of the county of seizure, or an authorized agent, if the firearm was used in committing an assault against a law enforcement officer or any other offense that resulted in serious bodily injury or death to the victim (ordering destruction is currently limited to instances where the firearm does not have a legible identification number or is unsafe for use). Makes technical changes. Applies to firearms seized on or after July 1, 2021.