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How do I get my provisional AVO dropped?

Leia Doyle

How do I get my provisional AVO dropped?

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.

What does provisional AVO mean?

Provisional Order This is a temporary AVO order made by police until the first court mention date. They are usually made if the police fear for the Protected Person’s safety during the period until the matter comes before a court. court believes that an AVO should be made.

When do police apply for a provisional AVO?

A Provisional AVO is order applied for by a police officer and granted by a court or senior police officer. The police will apply for a Provisional AVO when they believe that someone needs immediate protection. These orders are sometimes referred to as ‘telephone interim orders (TIOs)’ as they can be made by phone, fax or online.

Where can I apply for an AVO in NSW?

Applying for an AVO through the Local ​Court or the police. An application for an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) can be made in two ways: by the police on your behalf (called a ‘police application’) by you personally at your local court (called a ‘private application’)

What’s the difference between provisional and final Avos?

There are two different types of temporary Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs) that can be made a to protect a person until a court decides whether to make a final AVO: an interim AVO. A provisional AVO is an order applied for by a police officer and granted by a court or senior police officer.

What are the conditions of an AVO in NSW?

This is achieved by the terms of the AVO conditions in NSW. For example, a defendant named in an AVO can be restricted from contacting or approaching a ‘protected person’ named in the AVO. This restriction will also cover to protect any children of the ‘protected person’ (even if that child is also the defendant’s child).