Tennessee SB1131 establishes procedures for emergency protection orders related to firearm possession.

Tennessee SB1131 amends Tennessee Code to create procedures for emergency protection orders that restrict firearm possession. Family members, household members, intimate partners, or law enforcement officers can petition for such orders if they believe the respondent poses an imminent risk of harm. Courts can issue ex parte orders if there is immediate risk, which must be served within five days. The respondent must surrender firearms within 48 hours. Violation of these orders is a Class A misdemeanor.

Tennessee SB1131 establishes procedures for emergency protection orders related to firearm possession.

Tennessee SB1131 amends Tennessee Code to create procedures for emergency protection orders that restrict firearm possession. Family members, household members, intimate partners, or law enforcement officers can petition for such orders if they believe the respondent poses an imminent risk of harm. Courts can issue ex parte orders if there is immediate risk, which must be served within five days. The respondent must surrender firearms within 48 hours. Violation of these orders is a Class A misdemeanor.