When an interim order is in force
15 When an interim order is in force
An interim order comes into force:
if the respondent is present at the making of the order—at the time the order is made; or
if the respondent is not present at the making of the order—at the time the order is served personally on the respondent.
An interim order ceases to be in force at:
the end of the period specified in the interim order, which must be no longer than 12 months; or
if the period for which the interim order is in force is varied under Division 4—the end of that period as varied; or
if the interim order is revoked under Division 4—the time the revocation takes effect; or
if the related application is withdrawn or dismissed—the time the application is withdrawn or dismissed; or
if the court decides on the related application not to make the final order—the time the decision is made; or
if the court decides on the related application to make the final order—the time the final order comes into force.
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