Additional Resources - Extreme Risk Protection Order

Extreme Risk Protection Order Forms

Petition for extreme risk protection order (FS-1) (PDF)

This form is to be filled out by the person seeking an extreme risk protection order to set forth the basis on which they seek the order.

Petitioner confidential information form (FS-2) (PDF)

This form is to be filled out by the person seeking an extreme risk protection order to provide identifying and contact information for the person seeking the order.

Respondent information form as provided by petitioner (FS-3) (PDF)

This form is to be filled out by the person seeking an extreme risk protection order to provide identifying and contact information for the person against whom the order is sought.

General Resources:

Massachusetts Courts for ERPO filings:

Domestic Violence Resources

Jane Doe Inc.

Family Member Resources:

The difference between Extreme Risk Protection Orders and Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line
text HOME to 741741
National Domestic Violence hotline
1-800-799-7233

Law Enforcement Specific Resources:

The difference between ERPOs and DVROs

Mental Health Professionals Resources:

Resource Document on Psychiatric Violence Risk Assessment (PDF)

Public Health Professional Resources:

What public health professionals can do to address the issue of gun violence

Veteran Focused Resources:

Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 (press 1) for advice or help at any time of day or night, regardless of whether they are in crisis, suicidal, or not.