Representation by Counsel in Hearings on Petitions for Risk Protection Orders

Summary

The legislation adds a statutory right for anyone named as a respondent in a risk protection order (RPO) proceeding to have an attorney. If the respondent is indigent, the court must appoint counsel and a private appointed lawyer may be paid a flat fee of up to $1,000. It also requires the court to inform respondents of this right and to transmit hearing documents to law‑enforcement promptly.

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