864 The Protection Against Domestic Violence Bill, 20 I J the order in any respect, commits an offence and is liable to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand shillings, or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding twelve months, or to both. Cap 75 Arrest for breach of protectionordcr. (2) An offence under this section shall be subject to summary trial 'Jnder the Criminal Procedure Code. 26. (l) A Jolice officer may, without warrant, if he or she believes ''n reasonable ground that any person has committed an vffence under section 25, arrest and detain · the person. (2) Without limiting the provisions of subsect~on (I), in exercising the powers conferred by that subsection, a poli~e officer shall take into account(a) the risk to the safety of the protected person or property; (b) the seriousness of the act that constitutes a breach; and (c) the time that has lapsed since the alleged breach was committed. PART III-MODE OF APPLICATION Application by victims of domestic violence. 27. (1) Jurisdiction for any proceedings under this Act shall be vested in the Resident Magistrates' Courts of the first class. (2) An application for a protection order shall be lodged with the court and, where directed by the court shall(a) be supported by the affidavit of any person who can depone to matters which are relevant to the application; and (b) i:equire the police, a social worker, probation officer, medical practitioner, children officer or other appropriate person or authority to investigate the acts or omissions of the domestic violence and forward findings directly to court as soon as possible.

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