N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law 370.25 – Procedure for the surrender of firearms, rifles and shotguns upon judgment of conviction for a felony or a serious offense
§ 370.25 Procedure for the surrender of firearms, rifles and shotguns
Terms Used In N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law 370.25
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
upon judgment of conviction for a felony or a serious
offense.
1. Upon judgment of conviction for a felony or a serious offense, the court shall inquire of the defendant as to the existence of all firearms, rifles and shotguns he or she owns or possesses. The court shall order the immediate surrender, pursuant to subparagraph (f) of paragraph one of subdivision a of § 265.20 of the penal law and subdivision six of § 400.05 of the penal law, of any or all firearms, rifles and shotguns owned or possessed by the defendant.
2. The court ordering the surrender of any firearms, rifles or shotguns as provided in this section shall immediately notify the duly constituted police authorities of the locality of such action and the division of state police at its office in the city of Albany. The court shall direct the authority receiving such surrendered firearms, rifles and shotguns to immediately notify the court of such surrender.
3. The disposition of any firearms, rifles or shotguns surrendered pursuant to this section shall be in accordance with the provisions of subdivision six of § 400.05 of the penal law.
4. The provisions of this section shall not be deemed to limit, restrict or otherwise impair the authority of the court to order and direct the surrender of any or all firearms, rifles and shotguns owned or possessed by a defendant pursuant to any other provision of law.