Pen. Code, § 33885 · Chapter 2. Return or Transfer of Firearm in Custody or Control of Court or Law Enforcement Agency
Pen. Code, § 33885
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) In a proceeding for the return of any firearm, ammunition feeding device, or ammunition seized and not returned pursuant to this chapter, where the defendant or cross-defendant is a law enforcement agency, the court shall award reasonable attorney’s fees to the prevailing party.
(b) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2020.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Repealed and added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 780, Sec. 24. (SB 746) Effective January 1, 2019. Section operative July 1, 2020, by its own provisions.
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