FL H1455

Respondents in risk protection order proceedings gain the right to attorney representation, with court-appointed counsel provided for indigent respondents who request it under s. 27.40

Notice of hearing must inform respondents of their right to an attorney and the availability of appointed counsel if indigent

Public defenders and the office of criminal conflict and civil regional counsel are authorized to represent indigent respondents named in risk protection order petitions

Private attorneys appointed to represent indigent respondents in risk protection order cases may receive compensation up to $1,000

Effective date: July 1, 2026