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Procedure in seeking an Interim Protection Order
under the Domestic Violence Act 1994

1. If you have been hurt, seek immediate medical attention at the nearest Government Hospital.
[NB Ask for your Medical Report Number]

2. Go to the nearest Police Station of the Department of Social Welfare and seek assistance to lodge a Police Report
[NB Ask for the Report Number]

3. Tell the Police or the Welfare Officer that you need an Interim Protection Order (IPO). The Police or the Welfare Officer will assist you to get an IPO in court.
[Ask the names of the Police Officer/Welfare Officer assigned to you & their telephone numbers]

4. If you fear the Offender is likely to hurt you again, ask the Court to add a power of arrest to the IPO.

5. Report any violation of the Order to the Police or to the Welfare Officer.

6. If the Offender is charged with a crime, you can then apply for a Protection Order (PO) and the Court can make further orders attached to it.

7. A Protection Order (PO) gives better protection

* You may have a lawyer to hold a watching brief for you when you have been subpoenaed to attend court to give evidence against your Husband.