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Form 59.16 Order Staying Operation Of A Safety Order / Barring Order - Domestic Violence Act 2018
This form allows you to ask the court to keep a Safety Order or Barring Order active under the Domestic Violence Act 2018. Use it when an existing order needs to remain in place, perhaps because circumstances have changed but protection is still required.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 59.16 Order Staying Operation Of A Safety Order / Barring Order - Domestic Violence Act 2018
This form allows you to ask the court to keep a Safety Order or Barring Order active under the Domestic Violence Act 2018. Use it when an existing order needs to remain in place, perhaps because circumstances have changed but protection is still required.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Don't forget to reference the exact existing Order Number!
- 2Failing to cite the correct Order number
- 3Not explaining *why* the order must stay active
- 4Missing required signatures
- 5Submitting too late after a change in circumstances
Plain English
If someone already has a Protection Order against them (a Safety or Barring Order), this form lets you tell the court: 'Keep that order active.' It confirms the need for ongoing protection under Irish law. You use it when things aren't settled, and the original order needs to continue working.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed deadline listed in this source document, but it should be submitted as soon as you feel the current protection level is inadequate or at risk of expiring.
- 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 existing Safety Order or Barring Order already in place with the Courts Service of Ireland.
- The situation has changed, but you believe the current order should remain active.
- You are not asking to end the order entirely, just confirming it stays on.
- This is for orders under the Domestic Violence Act 2018 specifically.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Order needs to be ended completely
Use this if you want the protection to stop now.
✓ Check the form title carefully.
New order needed
Use this if a new one must start, but keep the old one active too.
✓ Confirm if it's 'Staying' or 'New'.
Order needs modification
Check other forms for specific changes like duration or scope.
✓ Verify what change you need.
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed deadline listed in this source document, but it should be submitted as soon as you feel the current protection level is inadequate or at risk of expiring.
Before you submit
- 1Fill out all required boxes completely.
- 2Ensure names and addresses match documentation provided to the Courts Service.
- 3Clearly state *why* the order should stay active in the relevant section.
- 4Sign and date the form where indicated.
- 5Attach copies of any supporting evidence (e.g., police reports, correspondence).
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 59.16 clearly.
- 2Gather necessary supporting documents related to the domestic situation.
- 3Submit the completed form to the relevant District or Circuit Court office.
- 4Pay any required court filing fees (check local court requirements).
- 5Keep a copy for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form only addresses keeping existing orders active; it does not automatically grant new protections.
- 2The outcome depends entirely on the judge's decision, not just filling out the paperwork.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: There may be specific variations for Civil vs. Criminal jurisdiction.
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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 allows you to ask the court to keep an existing Safety Order or Barring Order active under the Domestic Violence Act 2018. It is used when protection is still needed despite changes in circumstances.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form number is exactly 59.16.
- Ensure the title specifies 'Safety Order / Barring Order' and mentions the 'Domestic Violence Act 2018'.
- Check if there are any specific clauses added regarding interim vs. final orders (Not confirmed in official source).
- Verify the current date/version stamp on the form itself.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCAgency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 59.16
- SRCForm Name: Order Staying Operation Of A Safety Order / Barring Order - Domestic Violence Act 2018
- SRCContext: Asking the court to keep an existing order active.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Staying' vs. 'Ending': You are asking it to *continue*, not stop.
Assuming automatic approval: The judge must review and sign off on it.
Not knowing which specific order is active: Ensure you reference the correct Order Number.
Mixing up the Act: Double-check it relates to the Domestic Violence Act 2018.
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