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Section 59 - Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 - Change of venue | Zoe

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Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007

59Change of venue

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The court may make an order changing the venue of the proceedings if it thinks it appropriate in the circumstances.

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