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Domestic violence protection orders

These guidelines support police officers dealing with domestic violence.

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Domestic violence protection orders

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Appendix D: provides a template for the superintendent's authority

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Appendix E: provides a template of a DVPN which fulfils the requirements of section 25(1) CSA 2010

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Appendix F: provides a template of Notice of the Hearing, which fulfils the requirements of section 27(5) CSA 2010

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Appendix G: provides a template which may be used as a DVPO and issued by the Magistrates’ court

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These guidelines support police officers dealing with domestic violence protection orders and domestic violence protection notices. This guidance provides an overview of the relevant legislation.

The first document is the full guidance and appendices A to H in one pdf file.

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Published 29 June 2011
Last updated 8 November 2022 + show all updates
  1. Updated paragraph 1.2 of the guidance.

  2. The content of this guidance has not changed but an accessible version of this guidance and appendices has been created.

  3. First published.