For information on apprehended violence orders involving children, see Local Court Bench Book at [24-000]ff.

Practice Note 8: Apprehended domestic and personal violence proceedings in the Children’s Court

Practice Note commenced 7 May 2012.

Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007

Children — apprehended domestic violence orders (Part 4) — application for making of apprehended domestic violence order by the court (s 15) — court may make apprehended domestic violence order (s 16) — matters to be considered by the court (s 17) — apprehended personal violence orders (Part 5) — application for making of apprehended personal violence order by the court (s 18) — court may make apprehended personal violence order (s 19) — matters to be considered by the court (s 20) — referral of matters to mediation (s 21) — content and effect of apprehended violence orders (Part 8) — additional measures for support and protection of children and others in proceedings (Part 9) — apprehended violence — proceedings to be held in the absence of the public if defendant is under the age of 18 years (s 58)