Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE ACT 2007 - SECT 85

    (1)     This section applies if:

        (a)     a DVO includes a premises exclusion order; and

        (b)     personal property of the respondent is located on the premises the subject of the order.

    (2)     The respondent may, if accompanied by a police officer:

        (a)     enter the premises at any reasonable time; and

        (b)     retrieve the property.

    (3)     The respondent is not in contravention of the DVO merely because of entry of the premises and retrieval of the property under subsection (2).

    (4)     The police officer may use reasonable force or assistance for the entry of the premises and retrieval of the property.