98BMeaning of “primary person” and “associated respondent”

98B Meaning of “primary person” and “associated respondent”

98B Meaning of “primary person” and “associated respondent”

In this Part—

(a) the primary person is—

(i) in relation to an apprehended domestic violence order, the person for whose protection the order is sought or made, or

(ii) in relation to a charge for a domestic violence offence, the person who is alleged to be the victim of the offence, and

(b) the associated respondent is—

(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

(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.

s 98B: Ins 2013 No 28, Sch 1 [1].