24Order for rehabilitation program

24 Order for rehabilitation program (1) The Court may include in a DVO an order requiring the respondent to take part in a rehabilitation program when making or varying the DVO. (1A) In deciding whether to include an order under subsection (1), the safety and protection of the protected person must be the paramount consideration. (1B) If the Court includes an order under subsection (1) in a DVO, the Court may also include an order requiring the respondent to take part in any other program the Court considers appropriate. Example for subsection (1B) An alcohol rehabilitation program. (2) The order may be made only if: (a) the Court is satisfied: (i) the respondent is a suitable person to take part in the program; and (ii) there is a place available in the program for the respondent; and (b) the respondent consents to the order. (3) The order may be made subject to the conditions the Court considers appropriate.