Bill > HB2791

This bill would establish new provisions for "education protection orders" in Arizona. The key provisions are: 1. The bill gives the juvenile court exclusive original jurisdiction over proceedings for ex parte emergency education protection orders and education protection orders if the defendant is under 18 years of age. 2. It allows a judge, justice of the peace, magistrate, or commissioner in counties with a population of 150,000 or more to issue ex parte emergency education protection orders if there is reasonable cause or a preponderance of evidence that the defendant's possession of a firearm poses an immediate danger. These orders can prohibit the defendant from possessing firearms. 3. The bill also establishes a process for petitioners to seek education protection orders, which can be issued by any court in the state if there is a preponderance or clear and convincing evidence that the defendant's possession of a firearm poses a credible threat of serious physical injury or death at an educational institution. These orders can also prohibit firearm possession. 4. The bill provides for service, enforcement, and appeal procedures related to these new education protection orders. It also allows courts to order firearm transfers and searches in certain circumstances.