16CLocal Court may make contact prohibition order

#### 16C Local Court may make contact prohibition order 16C Local Court may make contact prohibition order > > (1) The Local Court may make a contact prohibition order against a registrable person if: > > > > > (a) it is satisfied that there are sufficient grounds for making the order, or > > > > > (b) the Commissioner of Police and the registrable person consent to the making of the order. > > > (2) The Local Court must specify the term (not exceeding 12 months) of the contact prohibition order. > > > (3) A contact prohibition order takes effect: > > > > > (a) when the order is made, or > > > > > (b) if it is stayed under section 17A by a court to which an appeal is made but is confirmed on appeal (whether expressly or impliedly)—when it is confirmed. > > > (4) This section does not limit the kinds of prohibition or restriction that may be imposed on a registrable person by means of any other order or direction under this Act. > > **s 16C:** Ins 2009 No 93, Sch 2 \[3\]. Am 2013 No 77, Sch 1 \[4\].