Risk Protection Orders

RISK PROTECTION ORDERS
In 2018, The Florida Legislature passed the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act in response to a tragic school shooting. The law is designed to enhance public safety by restricting firearm and ammunition possession by a person who poses a danger to himself or herself or others.

What can you do if you believe someone poses a danger to himself or herself or others if he or she has access to firearms or ammunition?

Contact your local law enforcement office. ONLY law enforcement may petition the court to enter a Risk Protection Order against someone who may be a danger to himself or herself or others.
Risk Protection Orders Informational Brochure

FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT:
Information and forms can be found on the Office of State Courts Administrator’s website at https://www.flcourts.gov/Resources-Services/Risk-Protection-Orders
RPO Court Staff Manual
RPO Administrative Order 6.012
Florida Statute 790.401 – Risk Protection Orders

FOR RESPONDENTS:
If you are a Respondent and a Final Risk Protection Order has been filed against you, you may file one written request for a hearing to vacate a final risk protection order after the date the order is issued by the judge using the form below. You may also file one written request for a hearing to vacate after each extension of the final risk protection order.
Request for Hearing to Vacate Final RPO