An Apprehended Violence Order (“AVO”) is a Court Order designed to protect a person (“the Protected Person”) from being intimidated, stalked, assaulted, harassed or threatened by another person (“the Defendant”). This is achieved by imposing conditions on the contact the Defendant can have with the Protected Person.
An AVO can be made by way of private application to the Local Court by the Protected Person or upon application by the Police.
By law, the Police are required to apply for an AVO in specific circumstances, including where:
- An incident involving the Defendant and the Protected Person has occurred and the Police have reason to fear for the safety of the Protected Person;
- There is an incident of stalking;
- A report of domestic violence has been made to the Police and they believe that an AVO is necessary for the safety of the Protected Person;
- There is a complaint pertaining to the safety and protection of a child.
If the Police have not sought an AVO on your behalf and you are in fear for your safety or that of your children, or if you are the Defendant named in an AVO application, we recommend that you seek legal advice. You may wish to contact our firm and arrange an appointment to see one of our AVO Solicitors.
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