New York A00544 requires police officers to take temporary custody of firearms for at least 120 hours when responding to reports of family violence.

New York A00544 amends the criminal procedure law to require police officers to take temporary custody of firearms for not less than 120 hours when responding to reports of family violence. This includes firearms in plain sight or discovered during a lawful search. Police officers may take custody if the victim responds affirmatively to lethality assessment questions, if the officer believes it necessary to protect the victim or prevent further violence, or if the person is arrested for a family offense.

New York A00544 requires police officers to take temporary custody of firearms for at least 120 hours when responding to reports of family violence.

New York A00544 amends the criminal procedure law to require police officers to take temporary custody of firearms for not less than 120 hours when responding to reports of family violence. This includes firearms in plain sight or discovered during a lawful search. Police officers may take custody if the victim responds affirmatively to lethality assessment questions, if the officer believes it necessary to protect the victim or prevent further violence, or if the person is arrested for a family offense.