./ Act Domestic Violence Act 2010 12. Issue of protection order. (1) On the hearing date specified in an interim protection order, the comt may issue a protection order where the court is satisfied that an act of domestic violence has been committed, is threatened or is being committed by the perpetrator. (2) A protection order may be issued exparte if the court is satisfied that the perpetrator has been served with notice of the application for the order. (3) A protection order shall be served upon the respondent immediately, but not later than fo1ty eight hours . (4) The cou1t shall supply a certified copy of a protection order issued under subsection (1) to(a) the victim or the victim's representative; and (b) the responsible person at the police station nominated by the victim or the victim's representative. 13. Contents of protection order. (1) A protection order may, where appropriate(a) prohibit the perpetrator from committing or enlisting the help of another person to commit an act of domestic violence; (b) direct the perpetrator to stay away from the premises or place where the victim resides or any part of the premises, if the prohibition is in the best interest of the victim; (c) prohibit the perpetrator from entering or approaching any place or premises where the victim works, frequents , attends or any part of the premises or place; (d) direct the perpetrator to pay maintenance in respect of the victim's needs or the needs of any child or dependent of the perpetralor, includin g necessaries;

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