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You may apply for a restraining order.
You may apply for a restraining order.
Restraining orders apply to various matters; such as violence, psychological abuse, financial abuse, verbal abuse, or an imminent fear of violence, or where children hear or witness the same.
The restraining order may:
a. Prohibit a person committing violence against another person.
b. Exclude a person from the victim’s residence.
c. Restrict a person’s access to any premises or specified are, such as the workplace.
d. Prohibit a person from contacting another person associated with the victim.
e. Require a person to do something, like attend counselling.
f. Direct person to use a specific property.
g. To stop stalking, intimidation or harassing conduct.
If you need a restraining order, you may attend your local police station, and they will determine if an order will be issued.
You may make an application at the local Court for a restraining order where the police do not issue one.
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