Page 2466 - Week 08 - Wednesday, 22 June 1994

ATTORNEY-GENERAL-

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO 1323

Restraining Orders

Mr Cornwell: asked the Attorney-General - In relation to restraining orders -

(1) Do all initial applications for a restraining order result in an interim restraining order being issued.

(2) Between 1 January 1994 and 31 March 1994 how many (a) interim orders

were applied for; and (b) were pursued after their expiry and were

replaced by restraining orders proper.

(3) How are these interim orders served.

(4) What criteria are used in making the decision about the issue of an interim order.

(5) What is the process which follows the initial application.

(6) Are all applicants entitled to free legal aid at the time of application being lodged.

(7) Are these age restrictions applying to application for interim restraining orders.

Mr CONNOLLY: The answer to the member's question is as follows -

(1) No. Not all initial applications for restraining orders result in an interim order being issued.

(2) (a) Number of Interim orders applied for between 1 January 1994 and 31 March 1994

January 30

February 28

March 55

Total 113

Number of final orders granted for the same period

January is

February 26

March 39

Total 83