Do I need a lawyer? If the police have applied for an AVO on your behalf, you don't need a lawyer as the Police Prosecutor will present the matter in court. If you have applied for an Apprehended Violence Order on your own through the Local Court, it is a good idea to get a lawyer to represent you.
At the hearing, the magistrate will listen to the protected person's evidence of why they have fears. The magistrate will also hear the defendant's version of events and then the police prosecutor, or the protected person or their solicitor if it is a private AVO application, can cross-examine the defendant.
You can contact the NSW Police and a police officer can apply for an AVO on your behalf. A Domestic Violence Liaison Officer (DVLO) can help you through this process. They are police officers who are trained in domestic and family violence, child protection procedures, victim support and the court AVO process.
Before it gets to court, an AVO can be sought by simply going to a police station and making a complaint- the police may then decide to take out a provisional AVO on behalf of the alleged victim. Alternatively, a provisional AVO can be taken out by simply attending and applying for one at a Local Court Registry.
If you want to get a firearms licence or security licence you may want to ask the court to revoke an AVO. You may apply to revoke an AVO while it is still in force. To apply to revoke the AVO, you will need to complete an 'Application to Vary or Revoke Apprehended Violence Order' form. The form is not available online.
AVO (Afternoon) usually refers to "this afternoon" and, as such, is often preceded by the word "this" (especially when spoken aloud). AVO can also be used as a greeting (especially in Australia) meaning "Good afternoon."
The difference between the two lies in the relationship between the defendant and the person in need of protection. The fundamental basis for an AVO and the matters to be considered when making an Order remain the same. The most common form of Order, being an ADVO is in the context of a domestic relationship.
An AVO is not a criminal charge. It is an order for your future protection. An AVO sets out restrictions on the other person's behaviour, so that you can feel safe. If you have children, the order will also protect them.
The penalties for contravening an AVO in NSW include up to two years imprisonment and/or a fine up $5,500.00. A conviction can also have serious implications for people working in specialised employment and may restrict your ability to travel overseas.
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How long does an AVO last? An AVO will usually state when it expires. The period specified is what the court believes is necessary to ensure the safety and protection of the protected person. If no expiry is specified, the order remains in force for 12 months from the date it was made.
Having an AVO made against you does not translate into a criminal record. This means that an AVO made against you will not show up on your criminal record. For the most part, prospective employers will not be aware of any AVO that is currently pending or has been made against you.
As an AVO is not a criminal conviction, it will not appear on a client's criminal record. However, when applying for a position in child related employment, a prospective employer must do a working with children check. This check will show up any final AVO which is made for the protection of a child.
Extend. If the AVO is about to expire and you are worried that the defendant will assault, intimidate, harass or stalk you when the AVO ends, you can apply to the court to extend the AVO. The court may extend the order for up to 21 days before the application is heard, unless another order is made or it is revoked.
Costs in Apprehended Violence Order cases
The court can make an order that one party pay the legal costs of the other party in an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) case. Legal costs include lawyer's fees and expenses such as conduct money for witnesses. Legal costs do not include lost wages.After the police have made the application, they must then serve it on (give it to) the defendant personally. The police officer that serves the application for an AVO must fill out a 'sta?tement of service', and send it to the Court. You are not protected by a Provisional AVO until it is served on the defendant.
A DVO is not a criminal conviction. It only becomes a criminal matter if you breach the DVO, and it's usually only if you breach it that it might affect your Blue Card.
Having a DVO made against you is not a criminal offence. It does not form part of your criminal record. It is, however, a criminal offence to breach a DVO. If you are found guilty of breaching a DVO, that will go on your criminal record.
