103ERecognition of DVOs

103E Recognition of DVOs (1) Each of the following DVOs is a recognised DVO in the Territory: (a) a local DVO; (b) an interstate DVO made in a participating jurisdiction;

Domestic and Family Violence Act 2007 78 (c) a foreign order that is a registered foreign order in any 1 Recognition by way of a declaration by a registrar can also extend to DVOs made in jurisdictions that are not, or are not yet, participating jurisdictions. See Part 3A.6. 2 An interstate DVO made after commencement will be recognised in the Territory if it is made in a participating jurisdiction. Additionally, an interstate DVO made before commencement will be recognised in the Territory if, under the law of a participating jurisdiction, it is a recognised DVO. (2) Subject to this Chapter, a DVO becomes a recognised DVO when it is made. Note for subsection (2) 1 Under section 97, a foreign order is taken to be made when it is registered as a registered foreign order. 2 Under section 103J, a police DVO made where there is a recognised DVO in force in relation to the same respondent and protected person does not become recognised until it is confirmed by a court under section 82. (3) Subject to this Chapter, a DVO is a recognised DVO for the period for which it remains in force in the jurisdiction in which it is made.