Bill > SB191

This bill creates a new legal mechanism called an "extreme risk order of protection" that allows law enforcement to petition a court to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed to pose a significant risk of harming themselves or others. The bill enables courts to issue ex parte (emergency) orders that require respondents to surrender all firearms in their possession, with law enforcement authorized to conduct searches and seizures to enforce compliance. The initial ex parte order lasts up to 15 days, after which a full hearing is conducted where law enforcement must prove by a preponderance of evidence that the respondent poses a danger. If proven, a full order of protection can be issued for up to one year, during which the respondent's firearms remain surrendered and their concealed carry permit is revoked. The bill includes provisions for notifying family members, providing mental health resources, and allowing the respondent to request a modification or rescission of the order. Violations of these orders can result in misdemeanor or felony charges depending on prior offenses. The Missouri State Highway Patrol must enter these orders into the Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System (MULES) within 48 hours, and firearms can only be returned after a background check confirms the respondent's eligibility to own firearms.

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