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What happens if an IVO is breached?

Leia Doyle

What happens if an IVO is breached?

What happens if you breach an Intervention Order? While IVOs are civil Orders (meaning it’s not a criminal charge), breaching the conditions of an Order is a criminal offence which can result in criminal penalties.

What is a PSIO?

A PSIO is a court order to protect you from a person, who is not a member of your family, being violent towards you, stalking, harassing or seriously threatening you or engaging in property damage or interfering with your property. Your children may also be protected by a PSIO.

What is an AVO order Victoria?

In Victoria they fall under two categories personal safety intervention orders (PSIO) or family violence intervention orders (FVIO) but are often referred to as IVO’s. In NSW Other they are commonly called apprehended violence orders or AVO’s.

What are 3 things you should do about personal safety?

Be responsible for your personal safety:

  • Be alert to potential danger.
  • Trust your instincts.
  • Be aware of all your surroundings.
  • Avoid anything that does not feel safe.
  • Anticipate possible problems.
  • Be vigilant and prepared for anything.
  • Report suspicious activity.

    Why is personal safety?

    When you practice positive personal safety habits, you’ll benefit from reduced stress. Make personal safety a daily habit, and you’ll also improve your overall health and well-being by avoiding illness and injury and reducing stress.

    What happens if you breach a family violence intervention order?

    Even sending a text message to a protected person can result in very serious consequences. Family dynamics are complicated and messy, and often there is an important story to tell when someone breaches an intervention order.

    Who is the lawyer for the Ivo case?

    He indicates the marriage is over, “obviously”. An IVO is a civil matter, Prasad, a senior family lawyer from Victoria Legal Aid, advises him. But the police have told her given the nature of the allegations, he will face criminal charges after they complete their investigation.

    Who are the lawyers for the intervention order charges?

    Intervention Order Charges (IVO) – Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) – Personal Safety Intervention Order (PSO) – Lawyers in Melbourne Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers regularly represent clients both as applicants and respondents in relation to intervention order applications.

    What’s the average sentence for breaching an intervention order?

    For example, the most common sentence imposed on people sentenced for breaching an intervention order between July 2004 and June 2007 was a fine (37.2 per cent), and the second most common sentence was an adjourned undertaking (18.5 per cent). The most common fine was between $500 and $1,000.