{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"33885","citation":"Pen. Code, § 33885","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 6. CONTROL OF DEADLY WEAPONS [16000. - 34400.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6"},{"name":"TITLE 4. FIREARMS [23500. - 34400.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4"},{"name":"DIVISION 11. FIREARM IN CUSTODY OF COURT OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OR SIMILAR SITUATION [33800. - 34010.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-11"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Return or Transfer of Firearm in Custody or Control of Court or Law Enforcement Agency [33850. - 33895.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-11/chapter-2"}],"history":"Repealed and added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 780, Sec. 24.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.","effective":"2019-01-01","html":"<p>(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.</p><p>(b) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2020.</p>","text":"(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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/return-or-transfer-of-firearm-in-custody-or-control-of-court-33885","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}