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This bill establishes a comprehensive legal procedure for issuing critical risk protection orders (CRPOs) that allow family members, household members, intimate partners, or law enforcement officers to petition a court to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed to pose an immediate risk of harming themselves or others. The bill defines key terms such as "family or household member" and "firearm" and outlines a detailed process for obtaining both temporary and final orders. For a temporary ex parte order, petitioners must provide a sworn affidavit with specific factual allegations demonstrating the respondent's significant risk, and the court can issue an order prohibiting the respondent from purchasing, possessing, or receiving firearms and ammunition. The final order, issued after a hearing with notice to the respondent, can last up to 12 months and requires the respondent to surrender all firearms and ammunition to law enforcement. The bill includes provisions for storing and potentially returning firearms, allows for potential extensions of orders, and establishes criminal penalties for violating the order or filing false petitions. The legislation also mandates the creation of standard forms, informational materials, and an annual reporting system to track the implementation of these critical risk protection orders, with the full implementation set to begin on January 1, 2027.

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