DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE ACT 2007 (NO 34 OF 2007) - SECT 29 When application must be made for child
DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE ACT 2007 (NO 34 OF 2007) - SECT 29
When application must be made for child(1) A police officer or child protection officer must apply for a CSJ DVO for the protection of a child if the officer reasonably believes:
(a) domestic violence has been committed or is being committed, or is likely to be committed; and
(b) the child's wellbeing has or is likely to be adversely affected by the violence.
(2) However, an application need not be made if the officer reasonably believes:
(a) a DVO is already in force against the defendant for the child's protection; or
(b) a police DVO is to be made against the defendant for the child's protection; or
(c) an application for a CSJ DVO is to be made for the child's protection; or
(d) a DVO is not necessary for the child's protection because an order is in force for the child's protection under another Act.