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Form 59.4 Barring Order - Domestic Violence Act 2018 Section 7
This form is used for a Barring Order under the Domestic Violence Act 2018, specifically relating to Section 7 provisions. You use it when an order needs to be formally put in place restricting someone's actions towards another person due to domestic violence.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 59.4 Barring Order - Domestic Violence Act 2018 Section 7
This form is used for a Barring Order under the Domestic Violence Act 2018, specifically relating to Section 7 provisions. You use it when an order needs to be formally put in place restricting someone's actions towards another person due to domestic violence.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to specify which section of the Domestic Violence Act is being referenced!
- 2Failing to name both parties correctly.
- 3Not clearly defining the scope of the restriction (e.g., distance, contact).
- 4Submitting it without a reference number from the initial hearing.
- 5Using outdated details about the relationship status.
Plain English
Simply put, this document locks down restrictions on someone's behaviour as decided by the courts regarding a relationship. It is the official paperwork confirming that a Barring Order has been issued under the 2018 Domestic Violence Act. This order tells people exactly what the restricted person must or must not do.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form should be filed as soon as possible after the judge grants or confirms the Barring Order under Section 7. Check with the issuing court for any specific filing deadlines.
- 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 need to formally restrict someone's actions towards another person due to domestic violence.
- This form is required when the specific legal grounds fall under Section 7 of the Act.
- Use this instead of a general order if you specifically require the provisions of Section 7.
- It is used to put the Barring Order formally into place through the Courts Service.
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Use this form or another form?
General Protection Order
If your case doesn't strictly fit Sec 7 requirements
✓ Check if a broader order is needed
Interim Barring Order
When the restriction needs to start immediately while the full hearing is pending
✓ Ensure interim status is noted
Breach of Order Application
If you are applying to *enforce* an existing order, not create a new one
✓ Check if this form requires reference numbers from previous orders
Deadline or filing window
The form should be filed as soon as possible after the judge grants or confirms the Barring Order under Section 7. Check with the issuing court for any specific filing deadlines.
Before you submit
- 1All required signature lines (Applicant, Respondent, Court Official) are completed.
- 2The specific grounds for needing a Barring Order must be clearly detailed in the narrative section.
- 3Ensure the parties' full names and addresses match official documentation.
- 4Verify that the relevant Section 7 provisions being invoked are explicitly stated.
- 5Double-check the date the order needs to commence.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 59.4 accurately.
- 2Gather supporting evidence related to the domestic violence incidents.
- 3Submit the form and evidence package to the relevant Courts Service office or via the designated electronic portal.
- 4Receive a confirmation receipt number from the Courts Service.
- 5Keep a copy of the fully executed form for your records.
Known limitations
- 1This form itself does not guarantee the order will be granted; it is an application document.
- 2The specific scope of the restriction (e.g., distance, contact type) must be defined within the form's body.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: The exact required supporting documentation list may vary by local court office.
- 4It does not cover financial remedies unless specifically cross-referenced.
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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 is the specific form for a Barring Order under Section 7 of the Domestic Violence Act 2018. It remains the standard document used by the Courts Service.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the current date/year listed on the form.
- Check if any specific section headings have been updated since your last use.
- Verify the exact wording of 'Section 7' references matches the latest legislation.
- Ensure there are no new fields related to digital communication restrictions.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 59.4
- SRCRelevant Legislation: Domestic Violence Act 2018
- SRCSpecific Provision: Section 7
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The exact required jurisdiction/court level for filing.
Common confusion points
Confusing Section 7 with a general 'Protection Order' when it is more specific.
Not clearly defining *what* action is barred (e.g., physical contact vs. social media contact).
Failing to provide evidence that directly proves the domestic violence justifying the order.
Submitting the form without having a clear understanding of who needs to sign it.
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