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Form 59.15 Application For A Stay On The Operation Of A Safety Order / Barring Order - Domestic Violence Act 2018
This form allows someone to ask the Courts Service for a 'Stay' on an existing Safety Order or Barring Order issued under the Domestic Violence Act 2018. You use it when you believe the current order should temporarily stop being enforced or applied.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 59.15 Application For A Stay On The Operation Of A Safety Order / Barring Order - Domestic Violence Act 2018
This form allows someone to ask the Courts Service for a 'Stay' on an existing Safety Order or Barring Order issued under the Domestic Violence Act 2018. You use it when you believe the current order should temporarily stop being enforced or applied.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to reference the exact Order Number on Form 59.15.
- 2Not stating clear grounds for the stay.
- 3Failing to reference the correct Order Number.
- 4Missing required signatures or dates.
- 5Submitting without copies of the existing order.
Plain English
If a court has put a protection order (Safety or Barring) on someone, this form lets you ask for a pause button to be pressed. This means the rules of that order don't have to apply immediately or fully while the court reviews it.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form should be lodged as soon as you feel the need for a stay, though specific hearing deadlines may apply based on your case status.
- 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
- You have an active Safety Order or Barring Order in place.
- You believe the current order should not be enforced right now.
- You need a temporary pause (a 'Stay') on the existing order's operation.
- This is for domestic violence matters under the 2018 Act, not general court orders.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Need to *apply* for an initial Safety/Barring Order
This form asks to pause one that already exists
✓ Check if you are applying fresh or pausing existing
Need to *vary* the conditions of an order
If you want changes, not just a pause
✓ See section on variations
Need to *discharge* (end) the order completely
Use this if the order should end entirely, not just stop temporarily
✓ Check form purpose closely
Applying from outside Ireland
Confirm if specific international rules apply
✓ Look for jurisdiction notes on the form itself
Deadline or filing window
The form should be lodged as soon as you feel the need for a stay, though specific hearing deadlines may apply based on your case status.
Before you submit
- 1Have you clearly stated *why* the order needs a stay?
- 2Is your full name and address correct?
- 3Did you include details of the existing Safety/Barring Order (e.g., case number)?
- 4Are all required signatures present (yours and potentially the other party's)?
- 5Have you attached supporting evidence for your request to stay?
- 6Is the form dated correctly?
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 59.15 clearly.
- 2Gather necessary documents proving why the order should be stayed (e.g., proof of reconciliation, travel plans).
- 3Sign and date the application.
- 4Submit the completed form to the relevant Courts Service office or online portal.
- 5Keep a copy for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form only requests a *temporary* stay; it does not automatically end the order.
- 2The granting of the stay depends on the judge's decision, not just filing the paperwork.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: It doesn't specify which exact Court office should receive it (though Courts Service handles distribution).
- 4If you are applying via a solicitor, they may guide you to a specific submission channel.
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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 is used specifically for seeking a temporary pause on an existing order. It relates directly to the Domestic Violence Act 2018.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date listed at the top of Form 59.15.
- Verify the exact wording regarding 'Safety Order' versus 'Barring Order'.
- Confirm if there are specific boxes for different types of domestic violence incidents (e.g., physical, emotional).
- Note any changes to required supporting documentation mentioned in the instructions.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 59.15
- SRCAct Reference: Domestic Violence Act 2018
- SRCPurpose: Application For A Stay On The Operation Of A Safety Order / Barring Order
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific jurisdiction rules for filing.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Stay' with 'Variation': A stay pauses it; a variation changes its rules.
Not knowing which order to reference: Ensure you cite the exact existing Order number.
Assuming automatic approval: Filing this form does not guarantee the judge will grant the stay.
Filing in person vs. Online: Check if your local Courts Service branch prefers one method over the other.
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