SB 650 Summary

• Requires state marshals to track and report service of restraining orders and civil protection orders through a Judicial Branch Internet-based system within two hours of service, including date, time, method, and location of service.

• Authorizes police officers to serve restraining orders when respondents possess firearms or ammunition certificates, requiring respondents to surrender all firearms and ammunition at the time of service or within 24 hours.

• Reduces the required notice period for restraining order hearings from five days to three days, except for peace officer respondents who must receive hearings within five days of ex parte orders.

• Permits courts to continue ex parte restraining order hearings for up to 14 additional days if service has not been effectuated by the initial hearing date, upon the applicant's request.

• Requires persons subject to restraining orders to transfer, deliver, or surrender all firearms and ammunition within 24 hours of receiving notice, with permits and certificates becoming revocable upon issuance of ex parte orders.