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Intervention Orders in Victoria
There are two types of intervention orders (IVOs) in Victoria:
- A Family Violence Intervention Order is an order made by the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria to protect a person from a family member. There is a specific test applied by the court in determining whether a Family Violence Intervention Order should be made. The primary concerns of the court are whether there has been family violence and whether it is likely to happen again. These applications are governed by the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 (Vic).
- A Personal Safety Intervention Order is an order made by the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria to protect a person who is not a family member. There is a different test applied by the court in determining whether a Personal Safety Intervention Order should be made. The primary concerns of the court are whether the respondent has committed “prohibited behaviour” and whether it is likely to happen again. These applications are governed by the Personal Safety Intervention Order Act 2010 (Vic)
Both Family Violence Intervention Orders and Personal Safety Intervention Orders are designed to protect members of the community.
This article was written by Jonathan Brancato
With a career dedicated solely to criminal and quasi-criminal law, Jonathan is a highly experienced advocate committed to providing his clients with expert legal guidance and representation. Having worked across a wide spectrum of criminal cases—from traffic offences to complex homicide and mental impairment matters—Jonathan is well-equipped to handle all aspects of criminal law with professionalism and care. Jonathan regularly...
