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Court for DVO
Hi Guys
A friend of mine had been put in hospital by the partner. The partner immediately called police and got a DVO served on them while in hospital in an attempt to cover their tracks. My friend was in hospital for a while and due the medication and condition from injuries, had no recollection of the documents until later.
They go to court on the 20th, and I am assuming this would be a “mention” to see if they DVO is needed. My friend has a very good case after the police investigated and completed a proper report, however the lawyer said they do not need to submit anything or do anything as it is just a mention.
I find this very strange. so my question is, could they not submit an affidavit to include their evidence, or even get statutory declarations done by people they know? or is a mention different.
or even begin a 3 step process/ -
4 Replies
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My opinion below
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Here’s a definition of a ‘mention’ I found online for Australia… “A ‘mention’ includes
the first time your matter will be heard before the courts and occurs
before your charges are formally listed for a sentence (Plea of
‘guilty’) or Hearing (Plea of ‘not guilty’). This primarily serves the purpose of determining the accused plea to the offence” -
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Again, thank you Morag 🙂
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