On 19 October 2017, the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath officially opened Southport’s permanent specialist Domestic and Family Violence Court. The renovations reflect the caseload of Southport’s specialist DFV court which has dealt with more than 12,000 matter since the trial began in September 2015.
The renovations include:
- A dedicated registry counter for enquiries and filing DFV court applications;
- Secure entry for courtrooms
- Video conferencing facilities for female victims too fearful to attend court in person and witnesses.
- Quiet room for distressed women;
- Secure children’s play area,
- Meeting room facilities for men and their legal and support services, and
- Sound-proofed meeting rooms.
The $2.69 million renovation to upgrade Southport courthouse is in addition to the $69.5 million previously allocated to domestic and family violence courts in the 2017-18 State Budget.
The opening follows the appointment of two specialist Magistrates for the Southport DFV Court – Clare Kelly and Louise Shepherd.
Do you require legal advice or representation regarding a domestic violence matter? Call Gatenby Criminal Law now on (07) 5580 0120 or send us a message online.
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