Oregon Statutes 166.257 – Return of relinquished firearm
(1) Upon receiving a request to return a firearm or ammunition relinquished to a law enforcement agency pursuant to ORS § 166.256, the law enforcement agency shall:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 166.257
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(a) Notify the Department of Justice of the return request for the purposes of notifying the petitioner of the order; and
(b) Hold the firearm or ammunition for 72 hours after receiving the request.
(2) Prior to returning the firearm or ammunition, the law enforcement agency shall:
(a) Confirm that the person to whom the law enforcement agency will return the firearm or ammunition is the lawful owner of the firearm or ammunition, or a person with a possessory right to the firearm or ammunition; and
(b) Perform a criminal background check as defined in ORS § 166.432 to confirm that the person is not prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under state or federal law. [2019 c.201 § 5]
See note under 166.256.