New York S01985 requires police to take temporary custody of firearms for at least 120 hours when responding to family violence reports.

New York S01985 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 applies to various types of firearms and weapons. The officer must deliver the weapon and any associated licenses to the appropriate law enforcement officer. The firearms will be returned unless there is a court order prohibiting the owner from possessing them or a pending criminal charge or conviction that prohibits possession. The law takes effect immediately.

New York S01985 requires police to take temporary custody of firearms for at least 120 hours when responding to family violence reports.

New York S01985 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 applies to various types of firearms and weapons. The officer must deliver the weapon and any associated licenses to the appropriate law enforcement officer. The firearms will be returned unless there is a court order prohibiting the owner from possessing them or a pending criminal charge or conviction that prohibits possession. The law takes effect immediately.