The proposed bill amends Arizona law to create procedures for issuing ex parte emergency education protection orders and education protection orders to prevent serious physical injury or death in educational settings. It grants exclusive jurisdiction to the juvenile court for cases involving defendants under eighteen and establishes criteria for issuing these orders, including the necessity of demonstrating that the defendant poses an immediate danger due to firearm possession. The bill also outlines law enforcement's responsibilities in serving these orders and conducting firearm searches.

Key changes include the introduction of ex parte emergency education protection orders that can prohibit firearm possession and require firearms to be transferred to law enforcement. The bill expands the definition of individuals who can be protected under these orders, includes specific filing procedures for petitioners, and mandates a central repository for the orders. It also clarifies that individuals subject to these orders must be personally served, reinforcing the enforcement of firearm restrictions in educational environments. Overall, the bill enhances legal protections for students and staff against potential threats involving firearms.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-202, 8-208, 12-1811, 12-1812, 12-2101, 13-3101, 8-323, 41-2820, 8-327, 13-501, 8-348, 36-2862, 8-829, 8-521.02, 8-321, 15-141, 15-101, 15-1401, 36-3201, 13-105, 41-1661, 22-425, 13-2810, 13-3883, 13-3903, 13-925, 12-751