1. (a) A circuit or superior court may issue a warrant to search for and seize a firearm in the possession of an individual who is dangerous if:

   1. (1) a law enforcement officer provides the court a sworn affidavit that:

      1. (A) states why the law enforcement officer believes that the individual is dangerous and in possession of a firearm; and

      2. (B) describes the law enforcement officer's interactions and conversations with:

         1. (i) the individual who is alleged to be dangerous; or

         2. (ii) another individual, if the law enforcement officer believes that information obtained from this individual is credible and reliable;

            that have led the law enforcement officer to believe that the individual is dangerous and in possession of a firearm;

   2. (2) the affidavit specifically describes the location of the firearm; and

   3. (3) the circuit or superior court determines that probable cause exists to believe that the individual is:

      1. (A) dangerous; and
      2. (B) in possession of a firearm.

2. (b) A law enforcement agency responsible for the seizure of the firearm under this section shall file a search warrant return with the court setting forth the:

   1. (1) quantity; and

   2. (2) type;

      of each firearm seized from an individual under this section. Beginning July 1, 2021, the court shall provide information described under this subsection to the office of judicial administration in a manner required by the office.

As added by P.L.1-2006, SEC.537. Amended by P.L.289-2019, SEC.8; P.L.142-2020, SEC.76.