New South Wales Consolidated Acts

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS ACT 1986 - SECT 20A

20A Proceedings for order under Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007

(1) The Director may institute and conduct, on behalf of an applicant, proceedings for an order under the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 in the Local Court, the Children's Court or the District Court.

(2) Even if the Director does not institute and conduct such proceedings, the Director may--

(a) institute and conduct, on behalf of an applicant, appeals in any court arising from such proceedings, and

(b) conduct, on behalf of an applicant as respondent, appeals in any court arising from such proceedings.

(3) This Act applies in relation to any proceedings for an order under the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 as if the proceedings were a prosecution or proceedings in respect of an offence.