An Intervention Order Lawyer Can Help

An Intervention Order is a court order that prevents you from being harmed by someone else. These orders can be issued in a domestic situation (for example, your partner or spouse) or in non-domestic situations, such as against a work colleague.

Intervention Orders can vary from full orders of protection that prohibit all contact with the protected person at all times to limited orders of protection that restrict certain conduct towards the protected person. Understanding the differences can be crucial to obtaining an appropriate level of safety.

What is an Intervention Order?

An Intervention Order, also known as an AVO or Restraining Order, is a legal document that prohibits someone from committing an act of abuse against you. They can be made in both domestic and non-domestic situations.

You can apply for an Intervention Order if you are at risk of domestic violence, family violence or personal safety, or if you are a victim of non-domestic violence, such as being assaulted or harassed.

These orders are made in a Magistrates Court and can be applied for by you, on your behalf or by the police, if the order is sought on their behalf.

Intervention Orders are a civil matter and will not appear on your criminal record. However, if you breach the conditions of an Intervention Order you can be charged with a criminal offence. It’s important to get legal advice if you are facing an application for an intervention order.

What happens if I’m served with an Intervention Order?

The police will serve you with a copy of the order and a summons, and you may even have a court date to attend. This can be a stressful time, and if you are unrepresented it can be an even more difficult and confusing process.

A good lawyer can help you navigate this process. They can give you legal advice, make bail applications and offer expert guidance on courtroom decorum.

They can also help you with the restraining order itself, as it’s a very technical legal document. They can advise you on all the possible outcomes of a court hearing and explain the evidence that supports or denies the claims made against you.

The most important thing to remember is that an intervention order doesn’t guarantee your safety, and can have long lasting effects. You should take it seriously and consult an intervention order lawyer to see if you can get it amended or removed altogether.

What happens if I breach an Intervention Order?

An Intervention Order is a court order to protect a person from being harmed by someone who has committed an act of abuse. It may be made in a family situation (where the protected person is your partner, spouse or child) or non-domestic situations (such as against a neighbour, work colleague or customer).

If you breach an Intervention Order it is a criminal offence under South Australian law and can result in large fines or a term of imprisonment. The consequences for a breach will depend on the specific circumstances of your case, including any other criminal offences that you have been charged with and the reason you were initially served with the Order.

If you have been served with an Intervention Order and you feel you have a valid defence, then it is essential that you seek legal advice immediately. By engaging a lawyer, you will be able to ensure your matter is heard swiftly and effectively, without the hurdles that an unrepresented defendant can encounter.

How can I defend an Intervention Order?

If you’ve been served with an Intervention Order, you should speak to a lawyer who can help you. These orders can have long-lasting effects and affect your daily life.

An intervention order can be issued by a court or the police. We can explain this process to you and make sure you understand what it means.

Our experienced team will help you understand how this legal tool works and advise you on your options for defending the order in Court.

You should be aware that the terms of an intervention order can have serious consequences for you, especially if it is coupled with criminal charges. This is because the orders can impact on your job and your ability to get other opportunities.

Traditionally, there are three grounds for judicial review – illegality, irrationality and procedural impropriety. However, these categories are not exhaustive nor mutually exclusive.