Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE ACT 2007 - SECT 85F

    (1)     The Court may issue a summons or warrant under subsection (2) if:

        (a)     the Court is satisfied that the respondent significantly failed to comply with the requirements of a rehabilitation program; or

        (b)     the respondent fails to attend a review under section 85E; or

        (c)     the Court believes that the respondent may present a risk to the safety of the protected person or any other person.

    (2)     The Court may:

        (a)     issue a summons for the respondent to appear before the Court; or

        (b)     if satisfied the respondent may not appear – issue a warrant for the arrest of the respondent.

    (3)     The summons or warrant may be issued on the Court's initiative or on application.