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Consequences of breaching restraining orders
Restraining orders, including Police Orders, put restrictions on what the person bound by the order can lawfully do. If they do something that is not allowed by one of the restraints, they are ‘breaching’ the restraining order.
It is a criminal offence to breach the conditions of a restraining[...]
Interstate and overseas restraining orders
You might have a restraining order from interstate or overseas and are not sure if it will protect you in Western Australia. You might be going interstate and wonder if your restraining order will protect you.
Australia now has a system that allows for restraining orders about family violence to be[...]
Responding to restraining order applications
In most restraining order applications involving family violence or personal violence, the person seeking protection can choose to apply for a restraining order without having to tell the respondent. The court can make an interim family violence restraining order (FVRO) or interim violence[...]
Undertakings in restraining order applications
One of the ways restraining order applications can sometimes be ended is by the making of an undertaking by the respondent.
An undertaking is a promise the respondent (or a person bound by an interim restraining order) gives to the court that they will not do certain things. They can be used to[...]
Police orders
When investigating and responding to situations that involve family violence, police officers can make a temporary restraining order, called a police order.
A police order makes it unlawful for a family member to do certain things in order to try and stop them from committing family violence or[...]
Applying to set aside or appealing a restraining order decision
If you are an applicant or a respondent to a restraining order application, and you miss the final hearing, a decision may be made in your absence. If this has happened, then there are some circumstances in which you can apply to set aside the decision.
If you are a respondent and a final order has[...]
Violence restraining orders (VROs)
You can apply to the court for a violence restraining order (VRO) against someone who is not a family member if you need protection because of the risk of personal violence. The court can also make a VRO to protect your children from being exposed to personal violence.
Personal violence means:
- a[...]
Orders to help keep you safe
If you are in immediate danger, call 000. For non-emergency help from the police, call 131 444.
This webpage has information about different orders that can be made to help keep people safe.
The police have the power to make a restraining order when they are investigating and responding to family[...]
Varying, extending or cancelling restraining orders
You might think your restraining order needs to be changed or extended. You might think your restraining order is no longer needed. In some circumstances, restraining orders can be changed, extended or cancelled.
Common reasons someone might ask the court to change the conditions of a restraining[...]
Infosheet - Responding to restraining order applications.pdf
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Infosheet - After a restraining order is made.pdf
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Infosheet - Restraining orders court procedure.pdf
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Infosheet - Violence Restraining Orders information.pdf
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Infosheet - Misconduct Restraining Orders information.PDF
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Infosheet - Family Violence Restraining Orders information.pdf
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Infosheet - Undertakings in restraining order proceedings.pdf
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Civil matter panels
There are two panels in relation to civil matters. The eligibility criteria to become a member of each panel are set out on this page. The links below will take you to the names of private practitioners who are currently members of each panel:
- Civil Law Panel
- Civil Law - Veterans Panel
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