Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts(1) If a court confirms a police DVO under Part 2.4, Division 2 or 3 or makes or varies a court DVO under Parts 2.5 to 2.10, an explanation of the DVO must be given to any protected person and respondent present, in matters for which the Court considers it necessary.
(1A) As far as it is reasonably practicable to do so, the explanation given under this section must be given in a language (using an interpreter if required) or in terms that are likely to be readily understood by the protected person and respondent.
(2) The issuing authority must explain to the protected person or respondent:
(a) the effect of the DVO, including:
(i) any restraints, prohibitions, obligations or requirements imposed by the DVO; and
(ii) the DVO may be registered and enforced, without notice to the respondent, in New Zealand; and
(iii) the DVO may be enforced, without notice to the respondent, in a State or another Territory that is a participating jurisdiction; and
(b) the consequences that may follow if the respondent contravenes the DVO, including that contravening a DVO is an offence against section 120(1); and
(ba) the duration of the DVO; and
(c) the way the DVO may be varied or revoked.
(3) As far as it is reasonably practicable to do so, the explanation must be given in a language or in terms that are likely to be readily understood by the person being given the explanation.
(4) A failure to comply with this section for a DVO does not affect its validity.