Recognition of DVOs
11 Recognition of DVOs
Each of the following DVOs is a recognised DVO —
a local DVO;
an interstate DVO made in a participating jurisdiction;
a foreign order that is a registered foreign order in a participating jurisdiction.
Note for this subsection:
Recognition can also extend to DVOs made in jurisdictions that are not, or are not yet, participating jurisdictions. See Part 6.
A DVO becomes a recognised DVO when it is made.
Note for this subsection:
A foreign order is taken to be made when it is registered as a registered foreign order.
A DVO is a recognised DVO, subject to this Act, for the period for which it remains in force in the jurisdiction in which it is made.
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