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Form 59.12 Summons To Discharge A Safety / Barring / Interim Barring / Emergency Barring / Protection Order - Domestic Violence Act 2018 Section 21
This form is a Summons (Form 59.12) used in relation to the Domestic Violence Act 2018, specifically under Section 21. It is used when someone needs to formally ask the Courts Service of Ireland to cancel or 'discharge' an existing Safety, Barring, Interim Barring, Emergency Barring, or Protection Order.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 59.12 Summons To Discharge A Safety / Barring / Interim Barring / Emergency Barring / Protection Order - Domestic Violence Act 2018 Section 21
This form is a Summons (Form 59.12) used in relation to the Domestic Violence Act 2018, specifically under Section 21. It is used when someone needs to formally ask the Courts Service of Ireland to cancel or 'discharge' an existing Safety, Barring, Interim Barring, Emergency Barring, or Protection Order.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to specify *which* type of Order you are asking to discharge.
- 2Not clearly stating the specific order (e.g., Safety vs. Interim Barring).
- 3Failing to provide adequate justification for discharge.
- 4Missing details of the respondent/other party involved.
- 5Submitting the form without a signature or date stamp.
Plain English
Think of this as a formal request slip for the Irish courts. You use it when you believe a protective order currently in place is no longer necessary or should be changed. It tells the court that the current restrictions need to be lifted or adjusted under the 2018 Domestic Violence Act.
Submission Date
- Filing date: If a hearing date is set, aim to file this form well in advance. Otherwise, submit it as soon as you feel the order should be lifted.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this when you want an existing Safety Order removed.
- Use this when you want an Interim Barring Order cancelled.
- Use this for Emergency Barring Orders that need discharging.
- Use this if the Protection Order needs to be formally discharged under Section 21.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Want to *apply* for a new order?
This form cancels an existing one.
✓ Check title carefully.
Need to change the conditions of an existing order?
Use this if only minor changes are needed, otherwise use 59.12.
✓ See instructions for amendments.
The original order is very old/different type?
Check if a different specific form number applies to your exact protection order.
✓ Look at the existing order document.
Deadline or filing window
If a hearing date is set, aim to file this form well in advance. Otherwise, submit it as soon as you feel the order should be lifted.
Before you submit
- 1Verify the name of the person/people whose order is being discharged is spelled correctly.
- 2Confirm you are discharging a Safety, Barring, Interim Barring, Emergency Barring, or Protection Order.
- 3Ensure the date the original order was granted is recorded accurately.
- 4Sign and date the form clearly where indicated.
- 5If submitting online via Courts Service portal, ensure all mandatory fields are populated.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 59.12 in ink (or digitally).
- 2Attach a copy of the original order you wish to discharge.
- 3Submit the form to the relevant Courts Service office or via the designated electronic portal.
- 4Keep a dated copy of the submitted form for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form only requests discharge; it does not automatically grant it. A judge must approve it.
- 2The specific court where the order was granted might dictate the correct filing location, even if you use this form.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: It doesn't specify if a fee is required to submit.
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This form (59.12) is the standard document used to formally request the removal or cancellation of various protective orders under the Domestic Violence Act 2018. Its use relates specifically to Section 21 provisions.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the date printed on Form 59.12 matches the latest version.
- Check if there are new fields added regarding digital service or electronic filing.
- Ensure the reference to 'Domestic Violence Act 2018 Section 21' is present and correct.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCForm Number: 59.12
- SRCAct Referenced: Domestic Violence Act 2018
- SRCSpecific Provision: Section 21
- SRCPurpose Confirmation: Discharge of Protective Orders
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific court jurisdiction requirements.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Discharge' with 'Amend': Discharge means removal; Amend means changing details.
Not knowing which specific type of order (Safety vs. Barring) needs to be referenced on the form.
Thinking filing this automatically cancels the order immediately—it requires court action.
Using the wrong section reference (e.g., citing Section 20 instead of Section 21).
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