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Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007
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87J Proceedings for serious domestic abuse prevention orders are civil and not criminal
(1) For the purposes of this part, proceedings on an application for a serious domestic abuse prevention order are not criminal proceedings.
(2) Except in relation to an offence against this part—
(a) the rules of construction applicable only in relation to the criminal law do not apply in the interpretation of the provisions of this part, and
(b) the rules of evidence applicable in civil proceedings, including as to the burden of proof, apply, and those applicable only in criminal proceedings do not apply, to proceedings under this part.
s 87J: Ins 2024 No 59, Sch 1[17].