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Form 96B.4 Notice Of Application For Prohibition Order - Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010 Section 8
This form is a formal Notice of Application for a Prohibition Order under the Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010, specifically referencing Section 8. You use this document when you need the Courts Service to officially prohibit certain psychoactive substances.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 96B.4 Notice Of Application For Prohibition Order - Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010 Section 8
This form is a formal Notice of Application for a Prohibition Order under the Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010, specifically referencing Section 8. You use this document when you need the Courts Service to officially prohibit certain psychoactive substances.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Always double-check that 'Section 8' is correctly cited on the application.
- 2Failing to specify the exact psychoactive substance
- 3Omitting details about why the order is needed (the grounds)
- 4Incorrectly citing the Act or Section number
- 5Not providing contact information for follow-up inquiries
Plain English
Essentially, this tells the Irish courts that someone wants an official ban placed on specific drugs or substances. It's a formal request to stop certain psychoactive substances from being used, sold, or present in Ireland legally.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Not confirmed in official source, but applications should generally be filed as soon as the need for prohibition arises. Check the Courts Service website for specific local 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 an official court order to ban specific psychoactive substances.
- This form is required when your application falls under the criteria of Section 8.
- Use this when you are seeking a Prohibition Order, not just filing a general criminal charge.
- It relates directly to the Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General Substance Ban
Use if Section 8 criteria are unclear.
✓ Check form title first.
Filing a Prosecution Notice
If you are charging someone *about* the substance, but need the order too.
✓ Confirm application type.
Form 96B.4 (if related to PS Act)
Notice of Appearance
Use if you are responding to an existing Prohibition Order notice.
✓ Does the form say 'Application' or 'Response'?
Substance Seizure Record
If you are just documenting that a substance was found, not applying for the ban itself.
✓ Check the purpose box on the form.
Deadline or filing window
Not confirmed in official source, but applications should generally be filed as soon as the need for prohibition arises. Check the Courts Service website for specific local deadlines.
Before you submit
- 1Have you fully completed all fields on Form 96B.4?
- 2Is the date of application filled out correctly?
- 3Are the details of the psychoactive substance(s) clearly listed?
- 4Is the correct legal basis (Section 8) cited in the relevant box?
- 5Did you sign and date the form yourself or have an authorized person do it?
- 6Have you attached all necessary supporting evidence?
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form 96B.4 thoroughly using black ink.
- 2Gather all required documentation (evidence, witness statements, etc.).
- 3Submit the completed form and documents to the appropriate Courts Service office.
- 4Ensure you receive a receipt or acknowledgement slip.
- 5Keep a copy of the signed, filed form for your records.
Known limitations
- 1This form itself does not guarantee the Prohibition Order will be granted.
- 2It is only for applications under Section 8; other sections may require different forms.
- 3The specific court or jurisdiction receiving the application is not confirmed in official source.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: It does not specify if electronic submission via a portal is mandatory.
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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 a formal notice used when applying for a Prohibition Order under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2010. It specifically addresses requirements outlined in Section 8 of that Act.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Ensure the Act name is exactly: Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010.
- Verify the specific section cited is Section 8.
- Check if there are any updates regarding required supporting documentation.
- Confirm the Courts Service of Ireland logo/branding is current.
- Look for changes in field labeling since your last review.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 96B.4
- SRCAct Reference: Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010
- SRCSection Referenced: Section 8
- SRCPurpose: Notice Of Application For Prohibition Order
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific required supporting documents list.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Application' vs. 'Notice': Application means you are asking for it; Notice means you are informing others about the request.
Not knowing which psychoactive substance falls under Section 8 criteria.
Believing that filing this form automatically makes the ban effective (it starts the process).
Mistaking this form for a simple police report—this is a formal court application.
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