PSO And PO Flashcards
Any person who breaches a PSO and they cannot be located you have how long to locate them
1 month
Purpose of PSO
I’m a situation where there has been an offence but there is insufficient evident to arrest. Both parties refuse to leave address for cool off period
Conditions of PSO
Respondents must not engage in behaviour of violence, make any unauthorised contact or encourage another person to make contact
Time PSO may be issued
10 days
How long can you detain someone in relation to PSO
2 hours
Bound person must be informed of
The purpose
Effect
Duration
Consequences of contravening the order
Action taken if PSO is breached
Locate the bound person ASAP so they are brought before the court or a warrant to arrest can be sought
Court options dealing with a breach
Police issue another PSO
Protection order
Situation you can arrest someone for PSO
Fails to remain at place where they’re detained.
Bound person breaches, you may apply warrant to arrest.
Detain person who fails/refuses to comply with conditions.
If you take person into custody for breaching a PSO, you may use such force as reasonably necessary
Power to arrest in relation to PSO
Section 32
Who is a respondent (PO)
Person the order is against
Who is an applicant (PO)
Person protected by order
Standard conditions of POs
Violence, contact, & weapons
PO standard relating to weapons or firearms
Respondents must surrender weapons and license to police within 24 hours after or on demand at any time by the constable
Length of time after which are port protection order becomes final
3 months
