District of Columbia § 7-2510.01 Definitions.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 7-2510.01 — Definitions.

District of Columbia § 7-2510.01

Title 7Human Health Care and Safety.

Ch. 25Firearms Control.

Subch. XExtreme Risk Protection Orders.

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D.C. Code § 7-2510.01 (2026).

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For the purposes of this subchapter , the term:

(1)"Extreme risk protection order" means an order issued, pursuant to this subchapter , by a judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia prohibiting a respondent from having possession or control of, purchasing, or receiving any firearm, ammunition, registration certificate, license to carry a concealed pistol, or dealer's license.

(2)"Petitioner" means a person who petitions the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for an extreme risk protection order under this subchapter and is:

(A)Related to the respondent by blood, adoption, guardianship, marriage, domestic partnership, having a child in common, cohabitating, or is someone with whom the Respondent is, was, or is seeking to be in a romantic, dating, or sexu

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For the purposes of this subchapter , the term:

(1) "Extreme risk protection order" means an order issued, pursuant to this subchapter , by a judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia prohibiting a respondent from having possession or control of, purchasing, or receiving any firearm, ammunition, registration certificate, license to carry a concealed pistol, or dealer's license.

(2) "Petitioner" means a person who petitions the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for an extreme risk protection order under this subchapter and is:

(A) Related to the respondent by blood, adoption, guardianship, marriage, domestic partnership, having a child in common, cohabitating, or is someone with whom the Respondent is, was, or is seeking to be in a romantic, dating, or sexual relationship;

(B) Any sworn member of a law enforcement agency operating in the District of Columbia; or

(C) A mental health professional, as that term is defined in § 7-1201.01(11) .

(3) "Respondent" means a person against whom an extreme risk protection order is sought.