An
Intervention Order is something you should take seriously. It is important that you seek legal advice
early and well in advance of your court appearance. This will ensure that you are fully informed
of your rights, options and allow time to prepare for any course of action.
Q: What documents should I expect to
receive and what do they mean?
A: If someone has made an application for
an Intervention Order against you, then you can expect that the Victorian
Police will serve you with a copy of a document known as an “Application
and Summons”.
The
Application and Summons will provide you with a description of what the
Applicant says has happened, and it will set out various conditions that the
Applicant is seeking in their Intervention Order Application. The Summons will state
what date and time your court appearance has been set for, which you will need
to remember.
Things
to note:
·
The
conditions sought in the Application portion of your Intervention Order may be
different from the actual conditions implemented in an Interim Order or a Final
Order; and
·
If
the Court has issued a warrant, the police will arrest you. They may grant you bail depending on the circumstances
until your next court date. If you are arrested, call us without delay for
legal advice on your circumstances and put yourself in the best position to
make informed decisions.
Q: Do I have to go to Court?
A: This depends on your circumstances.
If
you have signed a Bail document, then you have made a personal undertaking that
you will attend Court, which means if you do not attend your Court appearance
then you may be arrested for a breach of your bail conditions. If you have
questions, give us a call to speak with one of our lawyers today.
If
you get a Summons to attend Court, you should attend. If you do not attend
Court, the Magistrate may make an order against you in your absence without
hearing your side of the story. We recommend attending Court with one of our
lawyers. This will allow you to be represented
during the process, to better understand your rights and to have the best opportunity
to contest the Order if you so choose.
If
you or your loved ones are looking for a skilled Intervention Order lawyer, be
sure to make an appointment with My Legal Crunch. We represent both Applicants
and Respondents with Intervention Orders. Our lawyers also represent clients in
relation to criminal charges and for breaching Court Orders.
To learn more see our other sections on Intervention Orders:
We can offer you a fixed fee affordable legal service when it comes to Intervention Orders. Speak with one of our lawyers today to learn more.
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