New South Wales Consolidated Acts

CRIMES (DOMESTIC AND PERSONAL VIOLENCE) ACT 2007 - SECT 98Y

98Y Recognition of DVOs

(1) Each of the following DVOs is a
"recognised DVO" in New South Wales--

(a) a local DVO,

(b) an interstate DVO made in a participating jurisdiction,

(c) a foreign order that is a registered foreign order in any participating jurisdiction.

Note : Recognition can also extend to DVOs made in jurisdictions that are not, or are not yet, participating jurisdictions. See Division 6.

(2) A DVO becomes a recognised DVO when it is made.

Note : A foreign order is taken to be made when it is registered as a registered foreign order.

(3) A DVO is a recognised DVO, subject to this Part, for the period for which it remains in force in the jurisdiction in which it is made.