NSW Can Other Party Also Put AVO on You?

[Chelsea Jackson-Waterton]

Hi, if you have applied for an Apprehended Violence Order or AVO on someone, can they put one on you as well?

 

[Rod]

The two events are independent of each other. It is of no relevance that an AVO already exists when considering one against you.

 

[Iamthelaw]

Hi, if you have applied for an Apprehended Violence Order or AVO on someone, can they put one on you as well?

Yes, they can.

 

[Tim W]

Cross AVOs are common.
Often taken out out of spite.

 

[Chelsea Jackson-Waterton]

Ah what a nightmare. What happens if the two defendants live together on a shared lease?

 

[Tim W]

Depends on the terms of the order.
There's a set of so-called "standard conditions".
But there is also scope to provide for those terms to be modified
to fit the circumstances.

Is the PINOP the applicant, or are the police doing it on their behalf?

 

[Chelsea Jackson-Waterton]

Police are applying for PINOP in a domestic relationship with defendant.