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§22-60.8.


§22-60.8.
   
   A. Each peace officer of this state shall seize any weapon or
   instrument when such officer has probable cause to believe such weapon
   or instrument has been used to commit an act of domestic abuse as
   defined by Section 60.1 of Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes, provided
   an arrest is made, if possible, at the same time.
   
   B. After any such seizure, the District Attorney shall file a
   forfeiture action within ten (10) days of such seizure, or any weapon
   or instrument seized pursuant to this section shall be returned to the
   owner.
   
   C. The seizure and forfeiture provisions of Section 991a-11 of Title
   22 of the Oklahoma Statutes shall be followed for any seizure and
   forfeiture of property pursuant to this section. Provided, however, no
   weapon or instrument seized pursuant to this section or monies from
   the sale of any such seized weapon or instrument shall be turned over
   to the person from whom such property was seized if a forfeiture
   action has been filed within the time required by subsection B of this
   section, unless authorized by this section. Provided further the owner
   may prove at the forfeiture hearing that the conduct giving rise to
   the seizure was justified, and if the owner proves justification, the
   seized property shall be returned to the owner. Any proceeds gained
   from this seizure shall be placed in the Crime Victims Compensation
   Revolving Fund.
   

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