AZ HB2611

Allows immediate family members or peace officers to petition a court for an injunction prohibiting a person from possessing, controlling, owning, or receiving firearms based on mental health concerns.

Petitions must include the defendant's name and address, description of firearms, and evidence that the defendant suffers from mental illness, has made threats or committed acts of violence, or has recently acquired firearms.

Courts may issue injunctions if they find clear and convincing evidence that the defendant poses significant danger of personal injury to themselves or others through firearm possession.

Injunctions last one year from the date of service, require the defendant to surrender firearms to the sheriff, and include a right to one hearing on written request to modify or quash the order.

Violation of the injunction is a criminal offense under section 13-2810; peace officers may arrest violators without a warrant, and firearms must be registered with the sheriff and returned upon expiration unless the defendant is a prohibited possessor.