HB 2193 establishes extreme risk orders of protection to prevent individuals from possessing firearms if they pose a significant risk of harm to.
HB 2193 amends Missouri law by adding a new section allowing courts to issue extreme risk orders of protection. These orders restrict individuals from possessing firearms if there is evidence they pose a significant risk of personal injury to themselves or others. Law enforcement can file a verified petition for such an order, which can be issued ex parte if there is immediate danger. The court must hold a hearing within fifteen days to determine if a full order should be issued. If the court finds the respondent poses a significant danger, it issues a full order for up to one year.
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