The bill amends the Extreme Risk Firearm Protection Order Act to enhance the authority of law enforcement officers in filing petitions for extreme risk firearm protection orders. It allows officers to file a petition based on credible information they collect while performing their official duties, in addition to information provided by a reporting party. The bill also specifies the contents required in the petition, including details about the respondent and the circumstances under which the information was gathered. This change aims to streamline the process for law enforcement to act on potential threats posed by individuals who may possess firearms.

Additionally, the bill mandates that respondents must relinquish their firearms immediately upon service of an extreme risk firearm protection order, rather than within a specified timeframe. This change emphasizes the urgency of addressing potential dangers posed by individuals who are subject to such orders. The bill includes conforming amendments to ensure clarity and consistency in the legal language surrounding the relinquishment of firearms and the filing of petitions.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 40-17-5, 40-17-10