A private AVO is beneficial for those who seek protection
against another person when police are unwilling to help.
Applying for a private AVO is a long process and can be
confusing if you are uninformed about the many steps of the
procedure. The below article will explain the process.
What is a private AVO?
A private Apprehended Violence Order is a legally enforceable
order of the court that a person applies for themself.
It can contain various conditions which protect the person in
need of protection (PINOP) from the defendant.
They are different from Police AVOs. These are AVOs which the
police are applicants on behalf of the PINOP.
The person applying for the AVO is known as the
'applicant'.
