Six Month Firearms Restraining Order

SIX MONTH FIREARMS RESTRAINING ORDER. This form is used to request and issue a Six-Month Firearms Restraining Order (FRO) in the Circuit Court of Champaign County, Illinois. It allows a family member or law enforcement officer (the petitioner) to ask the court to prohibit the respondent from possessing, controlling, or purchasing firearms for a period of six months. The order is issued when the court finds that the respondent poses a significant danger to themselves or others by having access to firearms. The court considers various factors, including any history of violence, substance abuse, or threats, and whether the respondent has violated prior protective orders. The form also includes details about the respondent's identifying information, the relationship between the petitioner and the respondent, and any additional remedies or actions, such as the surrender of a Firearm Owner's Identification Card (FOID) and concealed carry license. The order includes a notice that any violation of it is a Class A misdemeanor. www.FormsWorkflow.com