AZ HB2211

Creates a new "severe threat order of protection" that prohibits a respondent from possessing firearms based on credible threats of death or serious physical injury, acts of violence, or cruel mistreatment of animals.

Allows petitioners (family members, household members, significant others, probation officers, behavioral health professionals, or peace officers) to file verified petitions in superior or municipal court requesting the order.

Establishes ex parte temporary orders lasting 14 days with a hearing within 14 days, and final orders lasting one year if clear and convincing evidence shows the respondent poses danger to self or others; respondent can request one hearing within 90 days to quash the order.

Requires respondents subject to the order to surrender all firearms to law enforcement or a federally licensed firearms dealer; violations constitute a class 4 felony.

Transfers petitions involving minor respondents to juvenile court and amends juvenile court record confidentiality laws to allow limited disclosure of severe threat order petitions and orders to specified parties including law enforcement and educators.