California · Penal Code

PEN §34010: Any law enforcement agency that retains custody of any firearm pursuant to Section 34005, or that destroys a firearm pursuant to Sections 18000 and 18005, shall notify the Department of Justice, and,

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

Law enforcement agencies must notify the Department of Justice and relevant courts when retaining or destroying firearms, providing complete firearm descriptions including manufacturer, model, caliber, and serial number.

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Any law enforcement agency that retains custody of any firearm pursuant to Section 34005, or that destroys a firearm pursuant to Sections 18000 and 18005, shall notify the Department of Justice, and, if applicable, the superior court and any parties to any civil or criminal action related to the firearm, of the retention or destruction. This notification shall consist of a complete description of each firearm, including the name of the manufacturer or brand name, model, caliber, and serial number.

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