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Extreme Risk Protection Order

A court order, sometimes called a 'red flag' order, that temporarily prevents someone from possessing firearms if a judge determines they pose a significant risk of harming themselves or others.

Petitioner

An individual who formally submits a request or application to a court for a specific legal action, in this case, for an extreme risk protection order.

Grant

Financial assistance provided by the federal government to a state, local government, or eligible organization for a specific purpose, often with conditions on how the money is spent.

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968

A major federal law that established various programs and funding to assist state and local law enforcement and criminal justice systems in the United States.

Jurisdiction

The official power of a court or other legal authority to hear particular types of cases and make legal decisions.

Authorization of Appropriations

A legislative act that permits Congress to spend money on a program or activity, setting a maximum amount that can be provided, but does not actually allocate the funds itself.