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].