Trespass – contravention of court order

In force

(1) A person who is ordered under section 12 to stay off a place must not enter the place within the period specified in the order, unless the person is authorised to enter despite the order.

(2)

A person commits an offence if:

(a) the person is ordered under section 12 not to enter a place; and

(b)

the person intentionally enters the place; and

(c)

the entry contravenes the order.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months.

(3)

Strict liability applies to subsection (2)(a) and (c).

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