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| (1) An Interim Order -
| | (a) shall, pending the issue of a Protection Order prohibit the respondent from committing or causing the commission of any act of domestic violence; | | |
| | (b) may, contain any other prohibition or condition specified in sub-paragraphs (a) to (l) of subsection (1) of section 11 where the Court is satisfied, that by reason of the circumstances of the case, and upon evidence given on oath by the aggrieved person or any other person on behalf of the aggrieved person, or any material witness, that such prohibition or condition is necessary to prevent any act of domestic violence. | | |
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| (2) Where an Interim Order has been made, the Court may where it is satisfied that it is -
| | (a) in the interest of the parties to do so, order a social worker or a family counselor to counsel the parties and order the parties to attend such counseling sessions. | | |
| | (b) reasonably necessary to protect and provide for the immediate safety of the aggrieved person, order a social worker, family counselor, probation officer, family health worker or child rights promotion officer to monitor the observance of the Order and submit to Court a report on the date specified for the inquiry into the application in terms of subsection (1) of section 4. | | |
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| (3) An Interim Order shall remain in force until a Protection Order is issued by the court or such Interim Order is vacated. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts