59.12 Summons To Discharge A Safety / Barring / Interim Barring / Emergency Barring / Protection Order - Domestic Violence Act 2018 Section 21

What this form is for

• • Use this form specifically to discharge/remove an existing order
• • Only applies to orders made under Section 21 of the Domestic Violence Act 2018
• • Not for requesting new protection orders
• • Not for appealing the decision about the original order
• • Only for orders related to domestic violence situations

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no fixed deadline for filing this form, but it should be submitted as soon as possible after deciding to challenge the order. Time limits may apply if the original order was made with specific conditions about review periods.

Before you submit

• • All sections of the form are completed
• • Personal details match identification documents
• • Information about the original order is accurate
• • Supporting documents are attached
• • Form is signed and dated
• • Correct court fee is paid (if applicable)
• • Copy of the form is kept for your records
• • All parties named in the original order will be formally notified

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct Form 59.12 from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate personal and order information
3. 3Prepare supporting documents that show why the order should be discharged
4. 4File the completed form with the court that issued the original order
5. 5Pay any required filing fee
6. 6Ensure all parties to the original order are formally notified
7. 7Attend any scheduled court hearings

Known limitations

• • This form cannot be used to create new protection orders
• • The court may refuse to discharge the order even if properly filed
• • Legal representation is recommended but not required
• • The form may not be suitable for urgent situations requiring immediate relief
• • Certain serious offenses may prevent discharge regardless of circumstances