Understanding Extreme Risk Protections Orders (ERPO) in Illinois: Family Cases, Firearm Surrender, and Due Process

Introduction to Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO) Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO) are legal provisions designed to mitigate the risk of gun violence by temporarily restricting an individual’s access to firearms when they are deemed to pose a threat to themselves or others. Established under Illinois law, ERPOs aim to provide a safeguard for communities … Read more