Senate Sponsors: OBAMA. Short description: CRIM CD-DOMESTIC VIOL-FIREARM Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Allows a law enforcement officer at the scene of a domestic violence incident to take temporary custody of any firearm in plain sight or pursuant to a consensual search. Provides that all weapons taken into custody must be held at least 48 hours. Provides that, within 72 hours of the seizure of the firearm, if it is not retained as evidence related to charges brought as a result of the domestic violence incident, the firearm must be returned to the owner. Provides that, if the law enforcement agency has reasonable cause to believe that the return of the firearm would be likely to result in endangering the domestic violence victim, the agency must, within 30 days, or 60 days if an extension is granted, of the seizure of the firearm, file a petition with the circuit court to determine if the firearm should be returned. Requires the court to return the firearm unless it is shown by clear and convincing evidence that returning the firearm would likely result in endangering the domestic violence victim. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status