Family Harm Flashcards
Who can apply for protection orders? (3)
Applicant
Representative of a person lacking capacity
An approved organisation
How long before a temporary protection order becomes permanent
3 months
Section 112 Family Harm act
Breach of Protection order
Section 113
Power to arrest breaching of protection order
If an individual breaches, how long before they are able to be bailed (excluding the court)
24 hours
Standard conditions of a protection order
No violence or threats of violence
No contact (unless living in same dwelling) in person or telephone, online etc unless its an emergencey
No weapons - must hand firearms over within 24 hours.
Definition of applicant
Person seeking protection
Definition of respondent
Person the protection order is against