Restraining Orders

A risk protection order (both an ex parte and a final order) will prohibit the respondent from:

• having a firearm or ammunition in his/her custody or control,
• purchasing,
• possessing,
• receiving, or
• attempting to purchase or receive a firearm or ammunition.

A risk protection order will also order that the respondent give up any license to carry a concealed weapon or firearm.¹

A risk protection order must also have the following:

• an explanation of why the order was issued;
• the date the order was issued;
• the date the order ends;
• whether the respondent must complete a mental health evaluation or chemical dependency evaluation;
• the address of the court where any court paperwork should be filed; and
• a statement that includes a warning to the respondent to turn firearms and ammunition in to law enforcement.²

¹ Fla Stat. § 790.401(7)(a)
² Fla Stat. § 790.401(3)(g)