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Retrieval of protected person's personal property

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Chapter 2Domestic violence orders
Part 2.11Special police powers

85AA Retrieval of protected person's personal property

(1) If personal property of the protected person or a child of the protected person or child usually residing with the protected person is located on premises occupied by the respondent, the respondent must permit the protected person to:

(a)

enter the premises at any reasonable time; and

(b)

retrieve the property.

(2)

The protected person must be accompanied by a police officer.

(3) To avoid doubt, the respondent is not in contravention of the DVO merely because of entry of the premises and retrieval of the property under subsection (1).

(4) The police officer may use reasonable force and assistance for the entry of the premises and retrieval of the property.

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