59.1  Domestic Violence Summons - Domestic Violence Act 2018 as amended

What this form is for

• • You need this form when you want the Courts Service of Ireland to officially start a case about domestic violence.
• • Use it if you are initiating action under the Domestic Violence Act 2018 (as amended).
• • This is for formal court proceedings, not just informal complaints or police reports.
• • It initiates the legal process within the Irish courts system.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no single fixed deadline listed here; submission should happen as soon as possible after the incident. The timing dictates when the court will schedule a hearing.

Before you submit

• • Fill out every section completely, even if the answer is 'None'.
• • Use black ink for all handwritten entries.
• • Ensure names and addresses match official documentation (e.g., CRO registration).
• • Sign and date the form in the designated signature area.
• • Attach supporting evidence if required by the instructions.
• • Verify that the correct jurisdiction/court is listed.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all fields of Form 59.1 accurately.
2. 2Sign and date the form.
3. 3Submit the completed form to the relevant Courts Service office.
4. 4Keep a copy for your own records.
5. 5If submitting online, ensure you attach scanned copies of any evidence.

Known limitations

• • This form initiates proceedings; it does not guarantee a specific outcome or order.
• • It is tied to the Domestic Violence Act 2018 as amended. If your case falls under an older act, this might be incorrect.
• • The specific court where you must file is determined by the nature of the dispute (e.g., local vs. circuit).
• • Not confirmed in official source: There may be supplementary forms required depending on the exact type of order sought.