Generally revise protection order laws

This bill creates a new legal process in Montana called an extreme risk order of protection, which allows law enforcement officers or family members to petition a court to temporarily remove firearms from individuals who pose a significant risk of causing personal injury to themselves or others. The law requires petitioners to file a sworn affidavit detailing specific actions or statements that indicate a threat of violence, along with information about any firearms the respondent may possess. If granted, the order prohibits the respondent from owning, purchasing, or possessing firearms and mandates the surrender of any weapons in their custody, while also revoking any concealed weapon permits they hold. The bill establishes procedures for filing petitions in district courts, including provisions for emergency ex parte orders without prior notice in certain situations, and requires courts to provide standardized forms and resources to petitioners without charging filing fees.