Allows courts to issue Extreme Risk Protection Orders to temporarily restrict access to firearms for individuals posing a danger to themselves or.
The bill allows courts to issue Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO) to temporarily restrict individuals' access to firearms if there is evidence they pose a danger to themselves or others. ERPOs can be issued ex parte (without notice) for up to 10 days or as a final order for up to one year. The bill outlines the process for filing, serving, and renewing ERPOs. It requires respondents to surrender firearms and prohibits possession during the order's duration. The bill also establishes an Address Confidentiality Program to protect petitioners' and victims' privacy.
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