Queensland Consolidated Acts

DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION ACT 2012 - SECT 182

182 When proceeding for offence to be heard summarily may be started

A proceeding for an offence against this Act that is to be heard in a summary way under the Justices Act 1886 must be started within—

(a) 1 year after the offence is committed; or

(b) 1 year after the commission of the offence comes to the complainant’s knowledge, but within 2 years after the commission of the offence.