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What is a full Ivo?

Leia Doyle

What is a full Ivo?

An Intervention Order, sometimes called an IVO or AVO, is an order made by a magistrate to protect a person from the actions of another. It is a way that someone, known as the Applicant or ‘protected person’, can be legally protected from another person, known as the Respondent.

What happens when an AVO runs out?

A provisional or interim AVO will automatically suspend a NSW firearm licence and a final AVO will result in the revocation of a NSW firearm licence. If a final AVO is revoked by the Court prior to it’s expiration the automatic restrictions on any future NSW firearm licence may not apply.

What are the restrictions of an AVO order?

Additional orders can be sought depending on the circumstances, for example: Restrictions put in place against the Defendant: Not allowed within a certain distance from the protected person/s residence, work or school. Not allowed to be in the company of protected person for at least 12 hours after taking alcohol or drugs.

Can a protected person be in the company of an AVO?

Not allowed within a certain distance from the protected person/s residence, work or school. Not allowed to be in the company of protected person for at least 12 hours after taking alcohol or drugs. Not allowed to possess any firearms or prohibited weapons. Not allowed to try and locate the Protected Person. When is an AVO Enforceable?

Can a police officer give you an interim order?

The police may give you an interim order with the application and summons. This means the applicant has seen a magistrate and the magistrate believes the person needs protecting from you until the court hearing. See How intervention orders work. An interim order starts when the police serve (give) you a copy of the order.

What are the conditions of an AVO public site?

Not allowed within a certain distance from the protected person/s residence, work or school. Not allowed to be in the company of protected person for at least 12 hours after taking alcohol or drugs. Not allowed to possess any firearms or prohibited weapons. Not allowed to try and locate the Protected Person.