Apprehended Violence Orders (AVO) - NSW Police Public Site
If there is a current enforceable Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) in place and you believe the defendant breaches one of the conditions. Report this breach to your local Police for investigation and possible charges if there is sufficient evidence.
Get an apprehended violence order | NSW Government
Oct 24, 2024 · In this guide, we explain how to get an apprehended violence order (AVO). Violence is when someone: hurts you. scares you. controls you. What is an AVO? An AVO is a legal order to protect you from being harmed by another person. You can apply for an AVO if someone has: used violence against you. scared or threatened you.
Getting an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) - Communities …
An Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is an order made by a court against a person who makes you fear for your safety. The purpose of an AVO is to protect you from further violence, intimidation or harassment.
Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs) - Local Court of New South …
An apprehended domestic violence order (ADVO) is an AVO made for the protection of a person against another person with whom they have or have had a domestic relationship. An ADVO made from 25 November 2017 operates nationally and defendants are required to comply with the order across Australia.
Rules in apprehended violence orders | NSW Government
Oct 18, 2024 · An AVO is a legal order to protect someone from being harmed by another person. Someone can apply for an AVO if a person has: used violence against them. scared or threatened them. An AVO explains the rules a person must follow. These rules are called orders. We explain the different types of orders below.
Getting an AVO - legalaid.nsw.gov.au
An Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is a court order that protects you from a person that you fear. You can get an AVO to protect you if you: are experiencing, or have been threatened with, physical violence including sexual abuse. are being intimidated, harassed, or stalked by someone. have suffered, or been threatened with, property damage.
Apprehended Violence Order (AVOs) - NSW Police Public Site
Police have an obligation to protect people from violence and can apply for an AVO on your behalf. Before an AVO can be applied for by a police officer, a number of requirements must be met.
Applying for an AVO (protected person) - legalaid.nsw.gov.au
Information about how to apply for an Apprehended Violence Order. An application for an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) can be made by: the police on your behalf (called a 'police application') a guardian appointed under a guardianship order. …
Apprehended Violence Orders - legalaid.nsw.gov.au
Are you applying for an AVO? This brochure has information for applicants and persons in need of protection about Apprehended Violence Orders (AVO's) and what happens after the AVO application is made.
About Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs) - Children's Court of …
What is an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO)? Apprehended Violence Orders are orders that a court makes to protect people. The Children's Court deals with AVO cases where the defendant is under 18 years at the time the application is made.