Variation or revocation of order
22 Variation or revocation of order
(1) Any of the following persons may apply to the Court for an order varying (including extending the period the order is in force) or revoking a personal violence restraining order.
the protected person;
a police officer or adult acting for the protected person;
the defendant;
a person granted leave by the Court to make the application.
(2) The defendant may apply for the order only with the leave of the Court.
(3) The Court may grant leave to the defendant only if satisfied there has been a substantial change in the circumstances of the defendant or the protected person since the order was made or last varied.
(4) Part 2 applies (with the necessary changes) to the application as if it were an application under that Part.
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