Protection Orders

Question 1

What is a Protection Order

Answer 1

They are a civil remedy issued by the Family Court and in some cases by the District Court

Question 2

Who is an applicant in regards to a PO

Answer 2

Person who applies for a protection order

Question 3

Who is a respondent in regards to a PO

Answer 3

Person who is the subject of the protection order

Question 4

What are the 3 conditions of a PO

Answer 4

Non-violence
Non-contact
Weapons

Question 5

Temporary orders become permanent in how long

Answer 5

3 months after the date is made

Question 6

Powers of arrest in regards to a PO

Answer 6

Section 113 of the Family Violence Act 2018

Question 7

Section 113 Family Violence Act 2018

Answer 7

A constable has the power to arrest without a warrant any person whom the constable has good cause too suspect

Contravened the PO
Or
Failed to comply with the conditions of the PO

Question 8

Bail conditions for breach of PO

Answer 8

24 hour cooling off period: must not be released for 24 hours following arrest

If unable to bring before court within 24 hours you may release them on bail

Must abide by bail conditions such as curfew, non residency and non association clauses, however must not interfere with the persons employment