Domestic Violence Prevention Act Article 13

In case of any omission of procedure or requirement in a petition for a protection order, the court shall enter a ruling to reject the petition. However, if the omission may be corrected, an order should be issued to demand the correction before a set deadline.The court may investigate evidence and may conduct segregated interrogations if required.If required, the segregated interrogations under the previous paragraph may be conducted outside the court pursuant to petition or on its own initiative. Any technical equipment allowing two-way transmission of voice and image and other proper segregation measures may also be used.During a court trial, the victim may file a petition seeking the presence of any family member or social worker or psychologist, who may also state their opinions.The trial regarding a protection order shall not be public.Before the court completes the trial, it may listen to the opinions of the municipal or county (city) competent authority or social welfare institutions.No mediation or settlement is allowed in a case of a protection order.After the court accepts a petition for a protection order, the trial should be conducted swiftly. The issuance of a protection order shall not be delayed based on the reason of other cases between the parties that are under investigation or other pending litigation.