Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

FAMILY AND PERSONAL VIOLENCE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ACT 2017 (NO. 10 OF 2017) - SECT 12

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16A     Child may apply for protection order in same application as parent

    (1)     This provision applies if a child and the child's parent are each an affected person in relation to the same or similar family violence by a respondent.

    (2)     An application for a protection order by the child may be included in an application for a protection order by the child's parent.

Note     The court may hear the application of the child and the child's parent separately (see s 60C).

16B     Applications by police officers

    (1)     This section applies if a police officer makes an application for a protection order for an affected person.

    (2)     The police officer must tell the Magistrates Court whether the affected person consents to the application.