An intervention order is a court order made by a magistrate. It can help protect you and your family from anyone who is violent towards you or makes you feel unsafe.

 

There are two types of intervention orders:

1. A family violence intervention order helps to protect you from a family member who is violent to you.

2. A personal safety intervention order helps to protect you from someone that is not a family member.

 

When to Apply for an Intervention Order

You can apply for an intervention order against a person if they’ve done any of the following, and are likely to do it again:

• harassed you

• behaved in an offensive manner

• assaulted or threatened to assault you

• emotionally or psychologically abused you

• damaged or threatened to damage your property or pets

• caused you to fear for your own safety or the safety of your family.

 

The Effect of an Intervention Order

Intervention orders have conditions or rules about how the person (called the respondent) can behave towards you. The respondent must follow the conditions of the order. If they do not, police can charge them with breaching the Intervention Order.

 

An intervention order can have conditions to stop the respondent from:

• harassing, threatening, or intimidating you

• being near your house

• contacting you in any way

• damaging your property.

 

Immediate Protection

The Magistrate can make a temporary order to keep you safe until your matter is heard.  These are called Interim Intervention Orders and are a temporary protection order that a magistrate can make if they are satisfied that you are in need of immediate protection. If you are seeking an intervention order, we can help you through compassionate and protective advice and representation.

 

Breaching an Intervention Order

Breaching an intervention order is a serious criminal offence. 

 

Every time a respondent breaches an order or safety notice, you should:

• tell the police

• take notes or keep a diary with the details of what happened

• keep any evidence, such as text messages or photos of damage.

 

If you have been charged with breaching an intervention order, the magistrate will consider the full range of penalties, including terms of imprisonment.  We can help you navigate the system to evaluate any defences you may have and ensure that all your circumstances are taken into account. Immediate advice will help you to obtain the best possible outcome for your situation.

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For more information about intervention orders, please call Sarah Whitehead on

0407 094 058 or click the button below for more options.​​

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