The bill amends Section 8-8.3-4 of the General Laws concerning "Extreme Risk Protection Orders." It requires that, upon the filing of a petition, if the court finds probable cause that the respondent poses a significant danger of imminent personal injury to themselves or others, the court must issue a temporary order. As part of that temporary order, the court shall order that the respondent be taken into protective custody and transported to an emergency room of any hospital, pursuant to 40.1-5-7.1.

Additionally, the bill outlines the necessary components of a temporary extreme risk protection order, including the grounds for issuance, the scheduled hearing date, and the obligations of the respondent regarding firearm possession. A hearing must be scheduled within fourteen days of issuing a temporary order to determine if a one-year extreme risk protection order should be established. The bill emphasizes the importance of personal service of the temporary order and related documents to the respondent, with provisions for alternative service if necessary. If the court denies the issuance of a temporary order, it is required to provide written reasons for the denial. This act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
3038: 8-8.3-4