Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

52051.12 Confiscated Firearms, Parts, or Ammunition

• Confiscated weapons, parts, or ammunition no longer required as evidence for an investigation or trial shall be turned over to the following individuals for disposal:

  • In a facility, to an armorer or other designated person.

  • In a parole office, to an individual designated by the RPARegional Parole Administrator at the Parole Agent II level or higher.

  • In the Office of Correctional Safety (OCSOffice of Correctional Safety), to the Emergency Operations Unit (EOU) Armory Lieutenant, or a special or senior special agent designated by the Chief, OCSOffice of Correctional Safety.

  • In the Academy, to a lieutenant or higher level employee designated by Academy.

• Firearms may be released to governmental agencies or surrendered to the Department of Justice (DOJDepartment Of Justice) for destruction. If the firearms are to be destroyed, a CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Form 918, Confiscated Weapon/Parts/Ammunition Disposition Report shall be presented to the local court of jurisdiction for approval of transfer. Upon return of the approved release for destruction, State DOJDepartment Of Justice shall be advised by submitting the completed CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Form 918 with cover letter to:
  
  Bureau of Firearms
  Department of Justice
  P.O. Box 820200
  Sacramento, CACorrectional Administrators 94203-0200