Family Violence Act 2016
106After-hours orders—length
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106 After-hours orders—length (1) An after-hours order remains in force until the earliest of the following: (a) close of business on the second business day after the day the order is made; (b) the order is revoked; (c) a final order or interim order made against the respondent in relation to the affected person is served on the respondent. Note Periods of less than 5 days are to be worked out ignoring any day the Magistrates Court is not open for business (see s 154). (2) An after-hours order cannot be renewed or extended. business day means a day the registry of the Magistrates Court is required to be open under the Court Procedures Rules 2006.