As COVID-19 continues to impact on the community, the Chief
Magistrate of the Local Court NSW, Judge Graeme Henson continues to
make new arrangements to protect court users.
The
latest arrangements relate to
Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs) and started on 1 April 2020,
and continue until further notice.
It has been confirmed that no AVO hearings will proceed or be
listed until after 1 May 2020.
For AVO cases that were listed for hearing and have
related criminal charge/s – the AVO matter will be
adjourned to the same date as the criminal charge.
For AVO cases that were listed for hearing but have no
related criminal charge/s – the matter will be
adjourned for mention. The new court date will be at least 3 months
away.
