Family Violence Act 2016
29General interim orders—extension for non-service of final
Start here
Get a plain-English read of 29
Turn the raw legal text into a practical explanation grounded in Family Violence Act 2016.
29 General interim orders—extension for non-service of final (a) a final order is made; and (b) the respondent is not present at the making of the final order; and (c) a general interim order made in relation to the application for the final order would, but for this section, expire before the final order is served on the respondent. Note A further order may be made in special or exceptional circumstances (see s 27). (2) The general interim order is extended— (a) until the final order is served on the respondent; or (b) if, despite reasonable attempts, the final order is unable to be served on the respondent—for the period the final order would have been in force under section 35 (Final orders—length), had it been served.
Division 3.3 Special interim orders Subdivision 3.3.3 Special interim orders 30 Special interim orders—ending A special interim order ends only when the first of the following happens: (a) the special interim order is revoked; (b) the application for a final order on which the special interim order was made is discontinued or dismissed; (c) a final order is made and the respondent is present when it is made; (d) if a final order is made but the respondent is not present when it is made—the final order is served on the respondent.