Domestic and Family Violence Act 2007
119When DVO is given to respondent
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119 When DVO is given to respondent A copy of a DVO is given to the respondent if: (a) for a court DVO – the respondent was before the issuing authority, whether physically or by audiovisual link, when it was made; or (b) it is served in a way mentioned in section 25 of the Interpretation Act 1978; or (c) a police officer informs the respondent, orally or in writing, of its making and terms; or (ca) it is given to the respondent by means of electronic communication; or (d) it is given to the respondent in another way the Court or a Judge orders. Note for paragraph (ca) The Electronic Transactions (Northern Territory) Act 2000 provides for the requirements of transactions by means of electronic communication.