Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PROTECTION ORDERS ACT 2008 (NO. 46 OF 2008) - SECT 41

    (1)     This section applies in relation to an application for a final order if—

        (a)     an interim order has been made in relation to the final order; and

        (b)     the interim order has ended or is about to end.

    (2)     The Magistrates Court may make a further interim order if it is satisfied that there are special or exceptional circumstances (having regard to the principles for making protection orders) that justify the making of a further interim order.

Note     The principles for making protection orders are set out in s 7.

    (3)     However, a further interim order must not be made as a consent order.

Note     An interim order may be amended in certain circumstances (see s 58).