(1) A restraining order made on an application made without notice to the
person to whom it relates is in force for the period of not more than 7 days
stated in the order or, if no period is stated, 7 days after it is made.
(2)
However, a restraining order made on the basis that the prescribed respondent
is about to be charged with a qualifying offence lapses if the person is not
charged with the offence or a related offence within 48 hours after the order
is made.
(3) Otherwise, a restraining order is in force for the period stated
in the order or, if no period is stated, for 1 year after it is made.
(4)
This section applies subject to division 8 .
(5) In this section—
"related offence" means an offence that would have been a qualifying offence
when the restraining order was made.
