I am protected by a Victorian intervention order – what next?

An intervention order commences as soon as the police hand it over (serve) it to the respondent. This applies to family violence safety notices too. (A family violence safety notice is a notice issued to someone who is using violence against an adult family member, which can be followed by a family violence intervention order.)

If a respondent breaks the intervention order, they are breaking the law and can be arrested.

     What you need to do
Carry your intervention order with you all the time, and pass a copy to some of the places you and your children may visit regularly. This could include school, kindy, childcare or work – this allows them to know when to call the police, if necessary.

     Moving the respondent out with a police escort
If the intervention order states that the person must leave the house, often by a specified date, the police can re-arrest the person for not moving out, or you can have the police present while the person gathers their belongings and leaves the house. This might be useful if there is fear of further violence or damage to property.

     Moving yourself out with a police escort
You can ask the police to be with you while you collect your things if you are leaving your house, if you are concerned about a respondent’s behaviour. The police won’t help you move your things, but will be present.

     Interstate movements of protected persons
If you travel interstate or move house, you can register your intervention order with local courts. This means your intervention order is transferable, but you must register it so that if the respondent breaches the order, the police can arrest them. Ask the court in your destination what to do.

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