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Family Violence Protection Act 2008
21Police to notify directed person when direction ceases
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21 Police to notify directed person when direction ceases
When a direction under this Division ends, a police officer must—
(a) immediately notify, orally or in writing, the directed person that the direction has ended; and
(b) if the directed person is detained under this Division, immediately release the directed person from detention; and
(c) take reasonable steps to notify, orally or in writing, the protected person or affected family member that the direction has ended.