DVPO & DVPN Flashcards
What does DVPO stand for?
Domestic Violence Protection Order
Who applies a DVPO?
The court
When can the police use a DVPO?
In the immediate aftermath of a domestic violence incident
Under a DVPO, what does it allow the police to do?
The perpetrator can be prevented from returning to a residence and from having contact with the victim for up to 28 days
What is a DVPN?
Domestic Violence Protection Notice
Who serves a DVPN?
A police constable
What does a DVPN do?
Provides emergency protection to the victim and includes certain prohibition and must be heard by a magistrates’ court within 48 hours
For a DVPN application to go through it must be approved by an authorising officer of what rank?
Superintendent or higher
What happens if the perpetrator breaches a DVPN?
A constable may arrest the perpetrator without warrant if there are reasonable grounds for believing that he is in breach of the DVPN
What duty do police have when they arrest someone for breaching a DVPN?
Police have a duty to remand in custody to enable the perpetrator to be brought before the magistrates’ court within 24 hours of the time of arrest, or the time of hearing for the DVPO, whichever is the earliest
Do police have a power of entry for a breach of a DVPN?
There is no power of entry to arrest for a breach of the DVPN, although other powers such as PACE s17 may apply if there’s a concern for life or limb.
