Family Violence Intervention Order (Applicant) - Safety Notice Conversion

The Process at a Glance: Review the police-issued safety notice and check LEAP and firearms registers. File a Pre-Court Information Form to request remote AVL listing. Represent the AFM at the mention within 14 days of service to convert the notice into an interim or final order. If contested, draft and file redacted Further Details of Allegations, lodge digital AV evidence, and represent the AFM at the trial.

Key Legislation and Case Law: Family Violence Protection Act 2008 (Vic) ss 24-39 (Family Violence Safety Notices), s 31 (mandatory 14-day first mention window), s 32 (notice operates as application and summons). Case management follows Practice Direction 1 of 2026.

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