Recognised DVO prevails over earlier comparable DVOs
14 Recognised DVO prevails over earlier comparable DVOs
A recognised DVO that is enforceable against a person bound by the DVO in this jurisdiction (a new DVO) supersedes —
a comparable recognised DVO made earlier than the new DVO; and
a comparable local DVO made earlier than the new DVO (whether or not the local DVO is a recognised DVO).
The earlier comparable DVO is superseded from the time the recognised DVO becomes enforceable against the person bound by the DVO.
A recognised DVO that is superseded ceases to be a recognised DVO.
A local DVO that is superseded is cancelled.
A DVO is not superseded to the extent that it relates to a protected person who is not a protected person under the new DVO.
Accordingly, a DVO continues to be a recognised DVO, and to have effect, to the extent that it relates to a person who is not a protected person under the new DVO.
A DVO made by a police officer does not supersede a comparable DVO made by a court (of any jurisdiction).
A DVO is comparable with another DVO if —
the DVOs are made against the same person; and
the DVOs are made for the protection of one or more of the same protected persons.
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