16GContravention of contact prohibition order

#### 16G Contravention of contact prohibition order 16G Contravention of contact prohibition order > > (1) A registrable person who is subject to a contact prohibition order must not, without reasonable excuse: > > > > > (a) contact or attempt to contact any victim or co-offender specified in the order, or > > > > > (b) procure another person to contact or attempt to contact that victim or co-offender. > > > > Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units or imprisonment for 12 months, or both. > > > (2) Without limiting subsection (1), it is a reasonable excuse for contacting a person in contravention of a contact prohibition order if: > > > > > (a) the registrable person did so in compliance with an order of a court, or > > > > > (b) having contacted the person unintentionally, the registrable person immediately terminated the contact, or > > > > > (c) contact is made with a co-offender while the registrable person was in strict government custody within the meaning of the [Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Act 2000](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2000-042). > > > (3) A police officer may, without a warrant, arrest a person if the police officer suspects on reasonable grounds that the person has committed an offence under this section. > > > (4) This section extends to an act contravening this section done outside Australia by a person resident or domiciled in the State. > > **s 16G:** Ins 2009 No 93, Sch 2 \[3\]. Am 2010 No 59, Sch 2.12.