Victorian Numbered Acts

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ORDER SCHEME ACT 2016 (NO. 53 OF 2016) - SECT 44

After section 26 of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 insert —

        " 26A     Issue of family violence safety notice if recognised DVO in place

    (1)     A police officer may issue a family violence safety notice for the protection of a person against a respondent whether or not there is a recognised DVO in relation to the same respondent and protected person.

    (2)     If a police officer believes there may be a recognised DVO made by a court of any jurisdiction in relation to the same respondent and protected person, the police officer must before the first mention date, make reasonable enquiries to determine whether there is a recognised DVO in relation to the same respondent and protected person.".