PETITION, DECLARATION AND ORDER FOR RETURN OF PROPERTY
Form # L-1273 (Revised February 4, 2014)
Optional Form
Page 1 of 3
L-1273
1. (a) I am the defendant arrestee victim other (specify): _______________________________________________
in the above entitled action and hereby petition the court for return of the following property (describe property, attach a separate
sheet if necessary):
(b) The property described is a firearm as defined in Penal Code §12001. Attached is proof of eligibility from the Department
of Justice pursuant to Penal Code §12021.3 (label as attachment A).
2. This property is in the custody of (name agency):
3. The declaration on page two of this petition offers information supporting my request.
I respectfully request the Court issue an order to return the property described above.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Date:
TYPE OR PRINT NAME (SIGNATURE OF PETITIONER)
ORDER
A hearing is set on ________________ at ______________ in Department __________ of the above-entitled court .
(Date) (Time)
Petition Granted. It is hereby ordered that the property described above be returned to the petitioner.
Petition Denied.
Other orders:
Date:
JUDGE/COMMISSIONER OF THE SUPERIOR COURT
ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, Address.):
Telephone No.:
Facsimile No.:
ATTORNEY FOR (Name) :
Bar No.
E-Mail address (
optional):
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ORANGE
JUSTICE CENTER:
Central - 700 Civic Center Dr. West, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Harbor-Newport Beach - 4601 Jamboree Rd., Newport Beach, CA 92660
North - 1275 N. Berkeley Ave., P.O. Box 5000, Fullerton, CA 92838-0500
West - 8141 13th Street, Westminster, CA 92683
PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Vs.
DEFENDANT
FOR COURT USE ONLY
PETITION, DECLARATION, AND ORDER FOR RETURN OF PROPERTY
Non-firearm Firearm
CASE NUMBER:
PETITION, DECLARATION AND ORDER FOR RETURN OF PROPERTY
Form # L-1273 (Revised February 4, 2014)
Optional Form
Page 2 of 3
Case Name:
Case Number:
DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF PETITION FOR RETURN OF PROPERTY
1. I am the:
(a)
Owner of said property.
(b)
Person entitled to possession of this property because (state reasons):
2. Facts regarding the seizure of property and case status: (check all that apply):
Property was seized under warrant issued by this court.
Property seized was not that described in the warrant.
Property was seized without a warrant.
Property is not considered contraband.
Property has not been accepted by the court as evidence in any case.
Prosecuting agency refuses to file criminal charges, and the arrestee is no longer under investigation.
The above case has reached final disposition, the appeal period has expired, and the judgment has become final.
Other (specify):
3. Additional information provided for the Court’s consideration:
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Date:
TYPE OR PRINT NAME SIGNATURE OF DECLARANT
NOTICE TO THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY OR CITY ATTORNEY:
If you wish to respond to this petition, you must file a statement with the court no later than
10 days from the date of service of the petition.
PETITION, DECLARATION AND ORDER FOR RETURN OF PROPERTY
Form # L-1273 (Revised February 4, 2014)
Optional Form
Page 3 of 3
Case Name:
Case Number:
PROOF OF SERVICE
Personal Service Service by Mail
1.
Person serving: I am over the age of 18 and not a party to this action.
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
2. I served the a copy of the Petition, Declaration, and Order for Return of Property as follows (check one):
a.
Personal Service: I personally delivered the Petition, Declaration, and Order for Return of Property to the
person at the address listed below:
(1) Name of person served:
(2) Address where served:
(3) Date served:
(4) Time served:
b. Service by Mail: I deposited the Petition, Declaration, and Order for Return of Property in the United States
mail, in a sealed envelope with first class postage fully prepaid. The envelope was addressed as follows:
(1) Name of person served:
(2) Address:
(3) Date of Mailing:
(4) Place of Mailing (city and state):
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Date:
TYPE OR PRINT NAME (SIGNATURE OF DECLARANT)
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