Arizona SB1028 mandates the forfeiture and destruction of firearms used in homicides.

Arizona SB1028 amends the state's statutes to require the forfeiture and destruction of any deadly weapon or dangerous instrument used in a homicide. The court may order the forfeiture of such items upon conviction. If the item is not prohibited from sale under federal and state law, it can be sold to the public within a year. Otherwise, it must be destroyed or properly disposed of. The firearm must be disposed of after the conclusion of the person's direct appeal and first postconviction relief proceeding, or with the agreement of the prosecuting attorney.

Arizona SB1028 mandates the forfeiture and destruction of firearms used in homicides.

Arizona SB1028 amends the state's statutes to require the forfeiture and destruction of any deadly weapon or dangerous instrument used in a homicide. The court may order the forfeiture of such items upon conviction. If the item is not prohibited from sale under federal and state law, it can be sold to the public within a year. Otherwise, it must be destroyed or properly disposed of. The firearm must be disposed of after the conclusion of the person's direct appeal and first postconviction relief proceeding, or with the agreement of the prosecuting attorney.