DV-800-INFO/JV-270-INFO, Page 1 of 2Judicial Council of California, www.courts.ca.gov

Cal. Form DV-800

California Superior Local Rules

DV-800-INFO/JV-270-INFO, Page of 2Judicial Council of California, www.courts.ca.gov Rev. January 1, 2024, Optional Form How Do I Turn In, Sell, or Store My Firearms, Firearm Parts, and Ammunition? DV-800-INFO/JV-270-INFO How Do I Turn In, Sell, or Store My Firearms, Firearm Parts, and Ammunition? What do I need to turn in, sell, or store?

You must turn in, sell, or store all of the following prohibited items that you have or own: • Firearms, including any handgun, rifle, shotgun, and assault weapon; • Firearm parts, includes receivers, frames, and any item that may be used as or easily turned into a receiver or frame (also called “ghost guns”); and • Ammunition, including bullets, shells, cartridges, and clips. How do I properly turn in, sell, or store the prohibited items? You must take them to: • Law enforcement, who will accept all prohibited items for safekeeping or to destroy, or • A licensed gun dealer, who can buy or store your firearms.

If you have firearm parts or ammunition, call ahead for more information. When do I turn in, sell, or store prohibited items? Immediately, if law enforcement asks you to. Otherwise, within 24 hours of being served, or told by a judge to do so. Can I give my prohibited items to family or friends? No, only to law enforcement or a licensed gun dealer. You cannot give your prohibited items to a family member, friend, or anyone else. Do I have to pay a fee to store prohibited items? You may have to pay a fee. Contact law enforcement or a licensed gun dealer about fees and whether they have space to store your items.

How do I take prohibited items to law enforcement? Call your local law enforcement agency to ask about their procedures. They will give you specific instructions, like making sure your firearms are unloaded and in the trunk of the car. Take a copy of the restraining order with you. Do not bring your firearms to court. If I turn in my firearms to law enforcement, how long will they keep them? It depends. There are procedures for getting your firearms back after a restraining order expires. Ask the law enforcement agency. After I give my firearms to law enforcement, can I change my mind? Yes.

You are allowed to make one sale through a licensed gun dealer. To do this, a licensed gun dealer must present a bill of sale to your local law enforcement agency. The law enforcement agency will give the licensed gun dealer the firearms you are selling. How do I prove to the judge that I have complied with (obeyed) the orders? 1 Bring a copy of form DV-800/JV-270, Receipt for Firearms, Firearm Parts, and Ammunition, with you, and ask the dealer or officer to complete and sign the form. 2 File form DV-800/JV-270 with the court. Make sure you get two copies.

All receipts must be filed with the court within 48 hours from the time you were served with the restraining order, unless the judge gave you another deadline. DV-800-INFO/JV-270-INFO, Page of 2Rev. January 1, 2024 How Do I Turn In, Sell, or Store My Firearms, Firearm Parts, and Ammunition? DV-800-INFO/JV-270-INFO How Do I Turn In, Sell, or Store My Firearms, Firearm Parts, and Ammunition? Do I need to bring a copy of the receipt to anyone besides the judge? Yes, if: u Law enforcement served you with the restraining order, you must give them a copy of your receipt (example: form DV-800/JV-270).

If you don’t know who served you with the restraining order, ask the court clerk for a copy of the proof of service form for the restraining order. The law enforcement agency is listed on that form. u You did not obey the order when you were supposed to, and the court notified law enforcement or a prosecuting attorney. (Tip: Look at forms DV-110, DV-130, or DV-820 to see if the court notified another agency. If the court did, give a copy of the receipt to the agencies listed on any of the forms). Where can I find free help? Free legal help is available at your court’s self-help center.

Find your local court’s self-help center at www.selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/find. Self-help center staff will not act as your lawyer but may be able to give you information to help you decide what to do in your case, and help you with the forms. Staff may also refer you to other agencies who may be able to help you. More information on how to obey these orders is available online https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/respond-to-DV- restraining-order/obey-firearms-orders.

Document details

Collection	California Superior Local Rules
Citation	Cal. Form DV-800
Type	court_rule
Language	en
Format	pdf
Source	CA_LOCAL
Identifier	79ab40d49fd08fa772589b931ca9a826e319b419

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