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Petitions to disarm individuals deemed a threat to themselves or the public are pouring into New York's court system since the state's so-called "red flag" law went into effect on Aug. 24.
There were 129 active protective orders barring weapon possession in the state, including at least five in the Capital Region, as of Oct. 30, according to the Office of Court Administration.
Educators, law enforcement officials, and family members may request an Extreme Risk Protection Order against someone they suspect poses a danger to themselves or others, according to the law. A judge determines whether there is probable cause to remove the guns the same day and a hearing is scheduled within 10 days to determine whether a "final" protective order is justified.
Statewide, there are 3o final orders barring weapon possession, which are valid up to a year unless an extension is requested, and 99 are pending, according to state courts.
There were 129 active protective orders barring weapon possession in the state, including at least five in the Capital Region, as of Oct. 30, according to the Office of Court Administration.
Educators, law enforcement officials, and family members may request an Extreme Risk Protection Order against someone they suspect poses a danger to themselves or others, according to the law. A judge determines whether there is probable cause to remove the guns the same day and a hearing is scheduled within 10 days to determine whether a "final" protective order is justified.
Statewide, there are 3o final orders barring weapon possession, which are valid up to a year unless an extension is requested, and 99 are pending, according to state courts.
129 'Red Flag' orders active in New York
ALBANY — Petitions to disarm individuals deemed a threat to the public are pouring...
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