Recognition of DVOs
103E Recognition of DVOs
(1) Each of the following DVOs is a recognised DVO in the Territory:
a local DVO;
an interstate DVO made in a participating jurisdiction;
(c) a foreign order that is a registered foreign order in any participating jurisdiction.
Notes for subsection (1)
1 Recognition by way of a declaration by a registrar can also extend to DVOs made in jurisdictions that are not, or are not yet, participating jurisdictions. See Part 3A.6.
2 An interstate DVO made after commencement will be recognised in the Territory if it is made in a participating jurisdiction. Additionally, an interstate DVO made before commencement will be recognised in the Territory if, under the law of a participating jurisdiction, it is a recognised DVO.
(2) Subject to this Chapter, a DVO becomes a recognised DVO when it is made.
Note for subsection (2)
1 Under section 97, a foreign order is taken to be made when it is registered as a registered foreign order.
2 Under section 103J, a police DVO made where there is a recognised DVO in force in relation to the same respondent and protected person does not become recognised until it is confirmed by a court under section 82.
(3) Subject to this Chapter, a DVO is a recognised DVO for the period for which it remains in force in the jurisdiction in which it is made.
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