Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE ACT 2007 - SECT 82B

    (1)     If a registrar is deciding the application under this Division, the registrar must refer the application to the Court for decision if the registrar is not satisfied that an order should be made to vary or revoke the court DVO.

    (2)     On the referral by the registrar, the Court may:

        (a)     make the order sought; or

        (b)     direct that a further affidavit be filed; or

        (c)     give directions about the application.

    (3)     If the Court directs the filing of a further affidavit, on its filing the registrar may make an order varying or revoking the court DVO.

    (4)     A party must not serve documents in the proceeding on another party, unless ordered to do so by the Court.