After cou​rt - Applicant

This figure is a flowchart with labelled boxes linked by lines.  The flowchart describes the steps an applicant may take after a final Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is made by the court. 

Each box in the flow chart contains a hyperlink you can click on to find further information. 

The action you take will depend on your responses to each step in the flow chart. The flowchart is described as a list of 6 steps. Where there are possible actions, these are listed beneath that step.

Step 1. A Final AVO is made [link to The decision]. Possible action:

• The defendant breaches (does not comply with) the AVO [link to What to do if an Apprehended Violence Order is breached]. Go to Step 2.

• The defendant complies with the AVO [link to After court – Protected person]

• You or the defendant apply to change how long the AVO will last for [link to Extensions, revocations and variations]. Go to Step 4.

• The defendant's firearms are taken and any firearms or security licences are cancelled [link to Consequences of an Apprehended Violence Order].

• You or the defendant apply to vary (change) the conditions of the AVO [link to Extensions, revocations and variations]. Go to Step 5.

• The defendant appeals or applies to annul (cancel) the AVO [link to After court – Protected person].

• The defendant applies to have the AVO cancelled (revoked) [link to Extensions, revocations and variations]. Go to Step 6.

Step 2. You report the breach of the AVO to the police [link to What to do if an Apprehended Violence Order is breached]. Go to Step 3.

Step 3. The defendant may be arrested and charged [link to What to do if an Apprehended Violence Order is breached].

Step 4. The case is listed for hearing [link to Extensions, revocations and variations]. Possible action:

• The court extends or reduces the AVO [link to Extensions, revocations and variations].

• The court does not extend or reduce the AVO [link to Extensions, revocations and variations].

Step 5.  The case is listed for hearing [link to Extensions, revocations and variations]. Possible action:

• The court varies the AVO [link to Extensions, revocations and variations].

• The court does not vary the AVO [link to Extensions, revocations and variations].

Step 6.  The case is listed for hearing [link to Extensions, revocations and variations]. Possible action:

• The court revokes the AVO [link to Extensions, revocations and variations].

• The court does not revoke the AVO [link to Extensions, revocations and variations].
  

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