Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE ACT 2007 - SECT 111

    (1)     When giving evidence, a vulnerable witness is entitled to be accompanied by 1 of the following persons to provide emotional support:

        (a)     a relative;

        (b)     a friend;

        (c)     someone else whom:

            (i)     the witness asks to accompany them; and

            (ii)     the Court considers is appropriate to provide support.

    (2)     The person must be placed so that the person can be seen by the Judge.