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Restraining Orders Act 1997
Part 4Hearings and evidence
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Part 4 — Hearings and evidence
Division 1 — Mention hearings
40. Attendance at hearing 79
41. Consent order or final order hearing to be fixed 79
Division 2 — Final order hearings
42. Attendance at final order hearing 80
43. Making final order 81
43A. Decision under s. 42 in default of appearance may be set aside 82
44. Order to be prepared and served 84
Division 3 — Evidence
44A. Rules of evidence not to apply in certain circumstances 85
44B. Access to affidavit evidence 86
44C. Cross‑examination of certain persons 86
Division 4 — Other provisions to protect applicants
44D. Support and other persons who may be present 87
44E. Use of closed circuit television or screening arrangements 87
44F. Additional provisions relating to FVROs 89