Can an AVO be varied?

Can an AVO be varied?

Can you vary or change the AVO? The answer in many cases is, Yes. If the AVO is an interim AVO or provisional AVO, you need only ask that the court registry re-list the matter in court, or wait until the next court date.

Who can vary an AVO?

Only the police can make an application to vary, extend, reduce or revoke an AVO where the protected person is under 16 years of age at the time the application is made. A Final AVO will be made for a specified period of time, for example, six months, 12 months, or two years.

You can apply to revoke or vary an AVO simply by applying to the local court under Division 5 of the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 (NSW). Any of the relevant parties can revoke or vary an avo, including the defendant, the protected person or the police.

Can you drop an AVO on someone?

In fact, it is generally police policy not to withdraw the charges or AVO application if the complainant in a domestic violence-related matter retracts their statement or otherwise does not want proceedings to continue, unless there are good reasons to withdraw them.

How do I amend an AVO?

Can you be in a domestic relationship with an AVO?

From 3 December 2016, a domestic relationship also covers the relationship between someone’s current partner and their former partner. The mandatory orders don’t prohibit contact between you and the protect person. If an AVO is made against you with the mandatory orders only, you can be in a relationship with or live with the protected person.

Can you have additional orders in the same AVO?

All of the additional orders can’t be made in the same AVO, as some of the orders conflict with others. For example, the applicant could not have an order which stops you from making any contact except through your lawyer and an order which allows some contact between you and the protected person.

What do you need to know about an AVO?

What is an AVO? An AVO is a court order against a person who makes you fear for your safety. The aim of the AVO is to protect you from violence, harassment, intimidation or contact. You can make the application yourself, or the police can make the application on your behalf.

Can you live with a protected person with an AVO?

The mandatory orders don’t prohibit contact between you and the protect person. If an AVO is made against you with the mandatory orders only, you can be in a relationship with or live with the protected person. a.