Domestic and Family Violence Act 2007
85FAdditional power to bring respondent before Court
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85F Additional power to bring respondent before Court (1) The Court may issue a summons or warrant under subsection (2) if: (a) the Court is satisfied that the respondent significantly failed to comply with the requirements of a rehabilitation program; or (b) the respondent fails to attend a review under section 85E; or (c) the Court believes that the respondent may present a risk to the safety of the protected person or any other person. (2) The Court may: (a) issue a summons for the respondent to appear before the Court; or
Domestic and Family Violence Act 2007 67 (b) if satisfied the respondent may not appear – issue a warrant for the arrest of the respondent. (3) The summons or warrant may be issued on the Court's initiative or on application.