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Going to Court for Domestic and Family Violence

If someone has made an application for a Domestic Violence Protection Order against you, you’ll need to go to the local Magistrates Court. If you’ve never been to court before it can be unfamiliar or even a bit overwhelming. The information below is specifically for people in Queensland, to help you understand what’s involved so you can make better decisions.

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From the Queensland Courts website: 

From the Legal Aid Qld website:

If you are looking for more detailed information about the domestic violence law:

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