AVOs & VROs
9. Breaches of an AVO
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Last updated: 26 Jun 2015
- Every breach of the AVO should be reported to police.
- Breaching an AVO is a criminal offence and may result in the police laying criminal charges.
- Records should be made of all breaches of an AVO including details of:
- the date and time of the incident;
- what the named person did or said;
- any witnesses who saw or heard what happened; and
- what the protected person did afterwards.
- Keep any evidence of a breach including:
- messages from the named person that are in breach of the order;
- photographs of any injuries; and
- details of attending a doctor or hospital for medical care.
- If you are charged with breaching an AVO the consequences are serious and you may not be entitled to bail without a good reason. This means you may have to remain in prison until your matter is heard in court which can take months.
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