Cancellation of recognised DVO
13 Cancellation of recognised DVO
A DVO ceases to be a recognised DVO if the DVO is cancelled in this or another jurisdiction and that cancellation is recognised in this jurisdiction.
A cancellation of a local DVO is recognised in this jurisdiction if the cancellation is done —
in this jurisdiction by a court under the Restraining Orders Act 1997; or
in another participating jurisdiction by a court under a corresponding law.
A cancellation of an interstate DVO or foreign order is recognised in this jurisdiction if the cancellation is done —
in the issuing jurisdiction by a court or any other person authorised to do so under the law of the issuing jurisdiction; or
in a participating jurisdiction by a court under this Act or a corresponding law.
The DVO ceases to be a recognised DVO from the time it is cancelled.
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