You may enforce an order by the Protection from Harassment Court (PHC) if both of these conditions apply:
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You filed the application and an order was given in your favour |
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The other party does not comply with the order |
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How you may enforce an order depends on the type of order you received.
Type of order | Possible enforcement method |
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Protection order | Failure to comply with a protection order is a form of contempt of court. You may apply for an order of committal (for matters commenced before 1 April 2022) or a committal order (for matters commenced on or after 1 April 2022) to start contempt of court proceedings. You may also file a police report or Magistrate's Complaint. This is because failure to comply with a protection order is a criminal offence that is generally punishable by one or more of the following:
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False statement order | Failure to comply with a false statement order is a form of contempt of court. You may apply for an order of committal (for matters commenced before 1 April 2022) or a committal order (for matters commenced on or after 1 April 2022) to start contempt of court proceedings. |
Order for monetary compensation | Refer to Enforce a civil order or judgment. |
Note: Enforcing an order does not guarantee an outcome. You should weigh the pros and cons before proceeding. You may seek independent legal advice as the courts are not able to provide legal advice.
The information here is for general guidance as the courts do not provide legal advice. If you need further help, you may want to get independent legal advice.
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