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Extreme Risk Protection Order

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002018

A civil court order that temporarily prevents a person deemed to be a danger to themselves or others from possessing or purchasing firearms. These orders, also known as 'red flag laws,' are typically initiated by family members or law enforcement. They are designed to provide a mechanism for intervention in situations involving imminent risk of gun violence.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-002018
FieldLaw
AbbreviationERPO
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002018",
  "term": "Extreme Risk Protection Order",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A civil court order that temporarily prevents a person deemed to be a danger to themselves or others from possessing or purchasing firearms. These orders, also known as 'red flag laws,' are typically initiated by family members or law enforcement. They are designed to provide a mechanism for intervention in situations involving imminent risk of gun violence.",
  "abbreviation": "ERPO",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/extreme-risk-protection-order/"
}

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