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Part 7 · Protection Against Family Violence

59B. Power to enter premises for assessment

Amended

Last amended by an amending law of 2023.

(1)

If a protector reasonably believes that a person —

(a)

has experienced, is experiencing or is at risk of family violence; and

(b)

is residing at any premises,the protector may enter the premises, at any time of the day or night and without notice —

(c)

to determine whether the protector should exercise a power under section 59(1)(a) or (b); and

(d)

to exercise the power.

(2)

When entering the premises, a protector may be accompanied by —

(a)

one or more support persons; and

(b)

any other person whom the protector considers necessary to assist the protector.

(3)

To gain entry into the premises, a protector and the other persons mentioned in subsection (2) may —

(a)

break open any door, window, lock, fastener or any other thing; and

(b)

use any other reasonable means.

(4)

However, the means referred to in subsection (3) may be used only if the protector —

(a)

has stated his or her authority and demanded entry; but(b)is not given and is unable to obtain entry.

Part 8

Maintenance of Wife, Incapacitated Husband and Children

Part 9

Enforcement of Maintenance Orders

Part 9A

Additional Provisions Relating to Part 7, 8 or 9

Part 10

Part 10A

Amicable Settlement of Disputes

Part 10B

Court’S Power to Set Aside and Prevent Dispositions Intended to Defeat Maintenance Claims or Other Orders in Matrimonial Proceedings

Part 10C

Replacement Because of Death

Part 11

Offences Against Women and Girls

Part 12

Miscellaneous

Schedules