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Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007
98BMeaning of “primary person” and “associated respondent”
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#### 98B Meaning of “primary person” and “associated respondent”
98B Meaning of “primary person” and “associated respondent”
> In this Part—
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> > (a) the primary person is—
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> > > (i) in relation to an apprehended domestic violence order, the person for whose protection the order is sought or made, or
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> > > (ii) in relation to a charge for a domestic violence offence, the person who is alleged to be the victim of the offence, and
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> > (b) the associated respondent is—
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> > > (i) in relation to a primary person protected or sought to be protected by an apprehended domestic violence order—the person against whom the order is sought or made, or
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> > > (ii) in relation to a primary person who is a victim, or an alleged victim, of a domestic violence offence for which a person has been charged—the person so charged.
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> **s 98B:** Ins 2013 No 28, Sch 1 \[1\].