Queensland Numbered Acts Queensland Numbered Acts(1) A magistrate may extend the detention period for a person if satisfied—
(a) the nature and seriousness of the alleged domestic violence require the extension; and
(b) further detention of the person is necessary—
(i) to make arrangements for the safety of the aggrieved or a child as mentioned in section 119(2)(a); or
(ii) to allow a police officer to form a reasonable belief under section 119(2)(c) that the person's behaviour no longer presents a continuing danger of personal injury or property damage; and
(c) the person, or the person's lawyer, has been given a reasonable opportunity to prepare and make submissions about the application.
(2) An order extending the detention period may authorise the further detention of the person for a reasonable period, of not more than 4 hours, stated in the order.