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A no-contact order following a domestic charge is a court order. Breaching it is itself a criminal offence — even where the complainant initiates contact.
What a typical order covers
- No direct or indirect communication with the complainant.
- Not to attend within a set distance of the residence, workplace, or school.
- No third-party messages.
- Firearms surrendered, where applicable.
Practical consequences within a household
Where the complainant is a spouse or family member, the order often means the accused cannot return to the shared home until it is varied. The variation process requires a Crown consent form and, sometimes, a short court appearance.
When to seek a variation
Variations are common where children, shared employment, or immigration status are involved. The variation should not be attempted informally — it must go through counsel and the Crown.