CR-800-INFO - How Do I Turn In, Sell, or Store My Firearms, Firearm Parts, and Ammunition? (Criminal Protective Order)

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How Do I Turn In, Sell, or Store My Firearms, Firearm Parts, and Ammunition? (Criminal Protective Order)

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Form ID: CR-800-INFO
Title: How Do I Turn In, Sell, or Store My Firearms, Firearm Parts, and Ammunition? (Criminal Protective Order)
Effective Date: 2026-01-01
Mandatory Form: no
Info Page: https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/jcc-form/CR-800-INFO
Primary Download URL: https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/cr800info.pdf
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How Do I Turn In, Sell, or Store My Firearms, Firearm Parts, and Ammunition? (Criminal Protective Order)
(CR-800-INFO)
Explains how you can legally turn in or sell your firearms, firearm parts, and ammunition.
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Effective: January 1, 2026
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CR-800-INFO, Page 1 of 1Judicial Council of California,  
New January 1, 2026, Optional Form 
Code Civ. Proc., § 527.9 
Pen. Code, § 273.75
How Do I Turn In, Sell, or Store My 
Firearms, Firearm Parts, and Ammunition? 
(Criminal Protective Order) 
courts.ca.gov
CR-800-INFO How Do I Turn In, Sell, or Store My Firearms, Firearm Parts, and 
Ammunition?
This form provides information for a restrained person/defendant who is ordered to turn in firearms, 
firearm parts, and ammunition under a criminal protective order (form CR-160 or CR-161) or Order 
to Surrender Firearms in Domestic Violence Case (form CR-162).
What do I need to turn in, sell, or store?
You must turn in, sell, or store all of the following 
prohibited items that you have or own:
• Firearms, including any handgun, rifle, shotgun, and 
assault weapon; 
• Firearm parts, includes receivers, frames, and any item 
that may be used as or easily turned into a receiver or 
frame (also called “ghost guns”); and
Ammunition, including bullets, shells, cartridges, and 
clips. 
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How do I properly turn in, sell, or store the 
prohibited items?
You must take them to: 
• Law enforcement, who will accept all prohibited items 
for safekeeping or to destroy,
or
• A licensed gun dealer, who can buy or store your 
firearms. If you have firearm parts or ammunition, call 
ahead for more information.
When do I turn in, sell, or store prohibited 
items?
In most cases, within 24 hours of being served with the 
protective order. Check the protective order or court order 
for further details.
Can I give my prohibited items to family or 
friends?
No, only to law enforcement or a licensed gun dealer. You 
cannot give your prohibited items to a family member, 
friend, or anyone else.
Do I have to pay a fee to store prohibited 
items?
You may have to pay a fee. Contact law enforcement or a 
licensed gun dealer about fees and whether they have space 
to store your items. 
How do I take prohibited items to law 
enforcement?
Call your local law enforcement agency to ask about 
their procedures. They will give you specific 
instructions, like making sure your firearms are 
unloaded and in the trunk of the car. Take a copy of the 
protective order or court order with you. Do not bring 
your firearms to court.
If I turn in my firearms to law enforcement, 
how long will they keep them?
It depends. There are procedures for getting your 
firearms back after a protective order or court order 
expires. Ask the law enforcement agency. 
After I give my firearms to law 
enforcement, can I change my mind?
Yes. You are allowed to make one sale through a 
licensed gun dealer. To do this, a licensed gun dealer 
must present a bill of sale to your local law enforcement 
agency. The law enforcement agency will give the 
licensed gun dealer the firearms you are selling.
How do I prove to the judge that I have 
complied with (obeyed) the orders?
 Bring a copy of form CR-800, Receipt for 
Firearms, Firearm Parts, and Ammunition, with 
you, and ask the dealer or officer to complete and 
sign the form. 
a.
File form CR-800 with the court. Make sure you 
get two copies. All receipts must be filed with the 
court within 48 hours from the time you were 
served with the protective order or court order, 
unless the judge gave you another deadline.
b.

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  Form ID: CR-800-INFO Title: How Do I Turn In, Sell, or Store My Firearms, Firearm Parts, and Ammunition? (Criminal Protective Order) Effective Date: 2026-01-01 Mandatory Form: no Info Page: https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/jcc-form/CR-800-INFO Primary Download URL: https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/cr800info.pdf …

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  friend, or anyone else. Do I have to pay a fee to store prohibited items? You may have to pay a fee. Contact law enforcement or a licensed gun dealer about fees and whether they have space to store your items. How do I take prohibited items to law enforcement? Call your local law enforcement agency to ask abou…