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Laws current as of July 11, 2024 How can an extreme risk protection order help me?
In an extreme risk protection order, the judge can order that the respondent not:
- have any dangerous weapons in his/her possession;
- purchase any dangerous weapons; and
- receive any dangerous weapons.1
A “dangerous weapon” is defined as an explosive or a firearm.2
1 VT ST 13 § 4053(e)
2 VT ST 13 § 4051(2)
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