Power to Arrest

Question 1

s128 CIA

Answer 1

Serious Offence

• Imprisonment of five years or more
• Breach VRO and breach Police Order
• Offence involving FV

Question 2

62F (1) ROA

Answer 2

Power to detain while TVRO or Police Order is made and served

Question 3

62F (2) ROA

Answer 3

Power to detain to serve a FVRO

Question 4

62F ROA Terms

Answer 4

• Respondent must remain in designated place or accompany police to station
• If respondent does not comply - arrest and detain for 2 hours to make and serve orders
• Failure to comply without reasonable excuse is an offence ($3000 fine or 12 months imprisonment)