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Victims of Crime Assistance Act 1976
23Duration of restraining order
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### 23 Duration of restraining order
> > (1) A restraining order remains in force for the period of 12 months immediately following the day on which it is made or for such greater period as is specified in the order.
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> > (2) A judge may, on the application of the Director made at any time before a restraining order would otherwise expire, extend the period during which the order is in force.
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> > (3) The Director is to give written notice of the application to the defendant.