Keywords:
Definitions Jurisdiction of Childrens Court Protection order - grounds Duration of order Complaints for protection orders Police and court initiated orders Interim protection orders Warrants Hearsay evidence and service Procedure in absence of defendant, 3rd party, consent, costs Explanation of orders Variations, revocations and extensions Service of orders Criminal proceedings and external protection orders Early enforcement of external protection orders No need to notify defendant of registration Entry and search of premises Seizure of firearms and bail Appeals Breach of order offence Arrest for breach of order Closed court and restrictions on publicity (children) Relationship to other proceedings including family law