59.9  Protection Order - Domestic Violence Act 2018 Section 10

What this form is for

• • Use this form when you need protection from someone you have a domestic relationship with
• • Use when you've experienced physical violence, threats, or coercive control
• • Use when you need immediate protection from domestic abuse
• • Do not use for non-domestic violence situations

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no strict deadline for filing this form, but applications should be submitted as soon as possible after an incident of domestic violence. The court will prioritize cases where immediate protection is needed.

Before you submit

• • Complete all sections of the form with accurate information
• • Include specific dates and details of incidents of violence
• • Attach any evidence of domestic violence (photos, messages, medical reports)
• • Provide correct personal information for both yourself and the respondent
• • Specify exactly what protections you're requesting from the court
• • Bring valid identification when submitting the form in person

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct Form 59.9 from the Courts Service website or local court office
2. 2Fill in all sections with detailed information about the incidents of violence
3. 3Gather evidence supporting your claim of domestic violence
4. 4Take the completed form to your local District Court office
5. 5Submit the form to the court clerk and request a court date
6. 6Attend your court hearing with all supporting documents

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to domestic violence situations under the Domestic Violence Act 2018
• • The court may not grant all the protections you request
• • This form does not guarantee immediate protection - you may need to attend a court hearing first
• • Protection orders can be challenged or modified by the court