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District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 7-2510.11. Violation of an extreme risk protection order.

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A person violates an extreme risk protection order if, after receiving actual notice of being subject to an extreme risk protection order, the person knowingly has possession or control of, purchases, or receives a firearm or ammunition.

(b) A person convicted of violating an extreme risk protection order shall be:

(1) Fined no more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, or incarcerated for no more than 180 days, or both; and

(2) Prohibited from having possession or control of, purchasing, or receiving a firearm or ammunition for a period of 5 years after the date of conviction.

(c) A violation of an extreme risk protection order shall not be considered a:

(1) Weapons offense; or

(2) Gun offense, as that term is defined in § 7-2508.01(3).

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