Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PROTECTION ORDERS ACT 2008 (NO. 46 OF 2008) - SECT 32

    (1)     This section applies if the Magistrates Court —

        (a)     is considering an application for an interim order; and

        (b)     considers that the respondent to the interim order is or may be a person with a legal disability.

    (2)     The Magistrates Court must tell the public advocate—

        (a)     about the respondent, including the respondent's contact details; and

        (b)     that the respondent may need a litigation guardian; and

        (c)     the return date for the application.

Note     A respondent to a non-emergency protection order must have a litigation guardian (see s 19 (2)).