Federal Extreme Risk Protection Orders: Enhancing Firearm Safety
This act establishes federal extreme risk protection orders, allowing courts to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed a danger. It aims to enhance public safety by preventing gun violence, including suicides and domestic violence. Citizens can be assured that legal mechanisms are in place to address high-risk situations.
Key points
Federal courts can issue orders to temporarily remove firearms and ammunition from individuals posing a risk to themselves or others.
Family or household members, or law enforcement officers, can petition for these orders, with no fees charged.
Orders can be issued on an emergency basis (14 days) or for a longer term (up to 180 days), with renewal options, after hearings and evidence presentation.
The act creates a grant program for states and Indian Tribes to support the implementation of similar local laws, including training for law enforcement.
Penalties are introduced for knowingly submitting false information or frivolous petitions, aiming to prevent abuse of the process.
Information about issued orders will be entered into national databases to facilitate the enforcement of firearm prohibitions.
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