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FL S1410
Bill
AI Summary
- Changes from discretionary ("may") to mandatory ("must") the requirement for law enforcement officers to seize firearms and ammunition from persons taken into custody for involuntary examination who pose a potential danger and have made credible threats of violence
- Requires law enforcement officers to request voluntary surrender of firearms or ammunition kept at the person's residence that were not already seized during custody, replacing the previous discretionary language
- Mandates that law enforcement officers petition the court for a risk protection order under s. 790.401 if firearms are not voluntarily surrendered and criteria for such an order are met, replacing the previous optional authority
- Seized or voluntarily surrendered firearms must be made available for return no later than 24 hours after the person documents release from involuntary examination or treatment, with the full return process not to exceed 7 days
- Effective date set for July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Risk Protection Orders
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice
3/8/2024
Full Bill Text
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