DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE ACT 2007 (NO 34 OF 2007) - SECT 89 Explanation of court DVO

DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE ACT 2007 (NO 34 OF 2007) - SECT 89

    (1)     This section applies if a protected person who is an adult or young person, or the defendant, is present when a court DVO is made, confirmed or varied.

    (2)     The issuing authority must explain to the protected person or defendant:

    (a)     the effect of the DVO, including:

        (i)     any restrictions and obligations imposed by the DVO; and

        (ii)     the DVO may be registered and enforced, without notice to the defendant, in a State, another Territory or New Zealand under a corresponding law; and

    (b)     the consequences that may follow if the defendant contravenes the DVO; and

    (c)     the way the DVO may be varied or revoked.

    (3)     As far as it is reasonably practicable to do so, the explanation must be given in a language or in terms that are likely to be readily understood by the person being given the explanation.

    (4)     A failure to comply with this section for a DVO does not affect its validity.