59.13  Order Discharging A Safety / Barring / Interim Barring / Emergency Barring / Protection Order - Domestic Violence Act 2018 Section 21

What this form is for

• • Use this form when you need to officially cancel an existing Protective Order.
• • It is for discharging Safety Orders, Interim Barring Orders, Emergency Barring Orders, or standard Protection Orders.
• • Do not use this if the order hasn't been formally granted by a court yet.
• • Use it only when the conditions allowing the order are no longer met.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

While no specific deadline is given here, submit this form as soon as the protective situation changes. A delay might mean the court still enforces the old terms.

Before you submit

• • Ensure both parties involved in the order have signed (if applicable to your situation).
• • Clearly state which specific Order(s) you are discharging on the form.
• • Include the original Court Order Number/Case Reference Number.
• • Provide a clear reason why the discharge is necessary.
• • Attach copies of the original Order document for reference.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all sections of Form 59.13 accurately using black ink.
2. 2Sign and date the form where indicated.
3. 3Gather supporting documents (e.g., evidence that the safety risk has ended).
4. 4Submit the completed form to the relevant District or Circuit Court office.
5. 5Keep a copy of the submitted form for your own records.

Known limitations

• • This form discharges the order; it does not automatically mean all related legal obligations are gone. Not confirmed in official source.
• • The discharge is subject to court approval, even if you submit the paperwork.
• • It only covers orders made under Section 21 of the Domestic Violence Act 2018. Other acts require different forms.
• • Not confirmed in official source: The form does not specify if it must be filed electronically or physically.