Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

FAMILY AND PERSONAL VIOLENCE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ACT 2017 (NO. 10 OF 2017) - SECT 29

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62A     Giving evidence by affidavit for interim order

    (1)     This section applies if a police officer applies for a protection order on behalf of an affected person.

    (2)     In a proceeding for an interim order, evidence may be given by an affidavit—

        (a)     made by the affected person or a police officer; and

        (b)     witnessed by a police officer of, or above, the rank of sergeant.