Queensland Consolidated Acts

DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION ACT 2012 - SECT 122

122 When detention period may be extended

(1) A magistrate may extend the detention period for a person if satisfied—

(a) the nature and seriousness of the alleged domestic violence require the extension; and

(b) further detention of the person is necessary—

(i) to make arrangements for the safety of the aggrieved or a child as mentioned in section 119 (2) (a) ; or

(ii) to allow a police officer to form a reasonable belief under section 119 (2) (c) that the person’s behaviour no longer presents a continuing danger of personal injury or property damage; and

(c) the person, or the person’s lawyer, has been given a reasonable opportunity to prepare and make submissions about the application.

(2) An order extending the detention period may authorise the further detention of the person for a reasonable period, of not more than 4 hours, stated in the order.