59.4  Barring Order - Domestic Violence Act 2018 Section 7

What this form is for

• • Use this form when you need protection from domestic violence
• • Use when the abuser is a current or former spouse, civil partner, or cohabitant
• • Use when the abuser is a family member related by blood or marriage
• • Use when you need immediate protection from someone who has engaged in domestic violence against you
• • Use when other protective measures have not been sufficient

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no specific deadline mentioned, but applications should be submitted as soon as possible after experiencing domestic violence to ensure timely protection.

Before you submit

• • Complete all sections of the form
• • Include accurate personal information for both parties
• • Provide detailed accounts of domestic violence incidents
• • Attach supporting evidence if available
• • Sign and date the form
• • Make a copy for your records
• • Check court office hours before submission

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct Form 59.4 from the Courts Service of Ireland
2. 2Fill out all sections completely and accurately
3. 3Gather supporting evidence of domestic violence
4. 4Submit the completed form to your local District Court office
5. 5Attend any required court hearings
6. 6Follow up with the court on the status of your application

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to domestic violence situations under the Domestic Violence Act 2018
• • The court may not grant the order if the incidents don't meet the legal definition of domestic violence
• • Protection is limited to geographic areas specified by the court
• • The order may not be enforceable outside Ireland's jurisdiction