DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE ACT 2007 (NO 34 OF 2007) - SECT 65 When application may be made
DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE ACT 2007 (NO 34 OF 2007) - SECT 65
When application may be made(1) If, because of urgent circumstances, it is not practicable to obtain an order varying a DVO under Division 1, a police officer may apply to a magistrate for an order varying the DVO.
(2) However, the police officer may make the application only if satisfied there has been a substantial change in the relevant circumstances since the DVO was made or last varied.
(3) Without limiting subsection (2), a substantial change in the relevant circumstances may arise if:
(a) there has been a change in circumstances relating to affected children including, for example, their care arrangements; or
(b) the defendant satisfactorily completes a rehabilitation program.