How is an EPO Application Made?
Because of its emergency nature, the EPO application is normally made by the police. This can happen on a 24-hour basis. Applications must be accompanied by sworn/affirmed documents and can only be made with the victim’s consent. To be eligible to apply: • a person must live or have lived with the respondent in a conjugal relationship (regardless of martial status and including same-sex couples) • or a person must have one or more children with the respondent regardless of whether they have lived together The legislation designates the following groups or individuals as being able to make applications: Police may apply at Provincial Court by fax any time or by fax or in person during regular Court hours. Lawyers may apply at a Provincial Court by fax or in person during regular Court hours. Direct Applications/Victims must apply in person at Provincial Court during regular Court hours. Emergency Protection Order Form [PDF] >> The Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Assault Crisis & Preven
