Questions and Answers
What is the time frame within which a respondent must be personally served with the Extreme Risk Protection Order?
What should officers do if they cannot locate the respondent within the specified time for serving the order?
Who should the officers notify to enable seeking additional time for service of the order?
Under what condition may the respondent not need to be personally served within five days?
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What is indicated as a good practice regarding the service of an Extreme Risk Protection Order?
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Study Notes
Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Process
- A Domestic Violence Prevention detective is responsible for serving the ERPO issued by the court.
- The court order must be personally served to the respondent within five days of receipt, barring the respondent's appearance in court.
- If the respondent cannot be located within the five-day timeframe, a good faith effort is required to notify the petitioner who filed the ERPO.
- The petitioner is typically a family or household member of the respondent.
- Officers will seek additional details on the respondent’s whereabouts if they are initially unreachable.
- Notification to the City Attorney’s Office Mental Health Unit is mandatory if the respondent cannot be located, allowing for a request for extra time for serving the order from the Denver Probate Court.
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Description
This quiz covers the procedures for serving an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) issued by the court, particularly related to domestic violence. It outlines the timeframes and responsibilities of law enforcement in handling ERPOs, including notification efforts when the respondent cannot be located.
