§ 370.25 Procedure for the surrender of firearms, rifles and shotguns

upon judgment of conviction for a felony or a serious

offense.

1. Upon judgment of conviction for a felony or a serious offense, the
court shall inquire of the defendant as to the existence of all
firearms, rifles and shotguns he or she owns or possesses. The court
shall order the immediate surrender, pursuant to subparagraph (f) of
paragraph one of subdivision a of section 265.20 of the penal law and
subdivision six of section 400.05 of the penal law, of any or all
firearms, rifles and shotguns owned or possessed by the defendant.

2. The court ordering the surrender of any firearms, rifles or
shotguns as provided in this section shall immediately notify the duly
constituted police authorities of the locality of such action and the
division of state police at its office in the city of Albany. The court
shall direct the authority receiving such surrendered firearms, rifles
and shotguns to immediately notify the court of such surrender.

3. The disposition of any firearms, rifles or shotguns surrendered
pursuant to this section shall be in accordance with the provisions of
subdivision six of section 400.05 of the penal law.

4. The provisions of this section shall not be deemed to limit,
restrict or otherwise impair the authority of the court to order and
direct the surrender of any or all firearms, rifles and shotguns owned
or possessed by a defendant pursuant to any other provision of law.