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Form 96B.6 Notice Of Application To Vary A Prohibition Order - Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010 Section 9
This form is a formal Notice of Application used when you need to change an existing Prohibition Order issued under the Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010. You use it specifically to request a variation to that order, referencing Section 9 of the Act.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 96B.6 Notice Of Application To Vary A Prohibition Order - Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010 Section 9
This form is a formal Notice of Application used when you need to change an existing Prohibition Order issued under the Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010. You use it specifically to request a variation to that order, referencing Section 9 of the Act.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to reference the original order number on Form 96B.6.
- 2Failing to cite the correct Act (2010)
- 3Not clearly defining *how* the order needs varying
- 4Submitting without proof of the original order
- 5Using an incorrect form number (e.g., 96B.5 instead of 96B.6)
Plain English
Basically, this paper lets you ask the Courts Service to tweak a restriction placed on you regarding psychoactive substances. If your current ban isn't quite right—maybe it's too strict or needs adjustment—you use this form to make that official request.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no set deadline listed in this source, but the application must be filed promptly after you determine a variation is required from your existing Prohibition Order.
- 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 already have an existing Prohibition Order in place.
- The order was issued under the Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010.
- Your goal is to formally ask the court to change or adjust that specific order.
- Use this when a simple update isn't enough; you need a full 'variation'.
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Use this form or another form?
New Prohibition Order
If you are applying for the original order, not changing one
✓ Check if your request is to *start* or *change*.
Discharge of Order
If you want the existing order completely lifted/ended
✓ Ensure Section 9 variation isn't sufficient.
Application to Set Aside
If the original order was issued incorrectly and needs removal
✓ This is for challenging the validity, not just adjusting it.
Varying a different Act Order
If your existing order comes from another piece of legislation
✓ The form title specifies the 2010 Act.
Deadline or filing window
There is no set deadline listed in this source, but the application must be filed promptly after you determine a variation is required from your existing Prohibition Order.
Before you submit
- 1Fill out all sections completely; leave no blanks.
- 2Ensure your name and address are clearly written or typed.
- 3Include a clear reference to the original Prohibition Order number.
- 4Specify exactly what change you want (the 'variation') in detail.
- 5Sign and date the form where indicated.
- 6If required, attach supporting documents proving why the variation is needed.
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form 96B.6 fully.
- 2Gather all necessary supporting evidence related to the existing order.
- 3Submit the completed form and evidence to the relevant Court office (Courts Service).
- 4Pay any required court filing fee, if applicable.
- 5Keep a copy of the submitted form for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form only addresses variations under Section 9; it doesn't cover all possible changes to the order.
- 2The specific Court receiving the application is not confirmed in official source (check local court rules).
- 3Submitting this does not guarantee the court will grant your requested variation.
- 4It assumes you are applying as the person currently subject to the Prohibition Order.
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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 within the Courts Service of Ireland system. It specifically relates to changes requested under Section 9 of the Psychoactive Substances Act 2010.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the specific year/revision date printed on the top of Form 96B.6.
- Verify that 'Section 9' is correctly referenced in the application details.
- Check if there are new boxes for specifying *how* the order should be varied (e.g., duration, scope).
- Ensure the required signatory fields match current Courts Service requirements.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 96B.6
- SRCAct Referenced: Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010
- SRCSpecific Section: Section 9
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The exact required fee amount.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Variation' with 'Review': A variation is changing a part; a review might be looking at the whole thing.
Not knowing which specific Prohibition Order number to reference on the form.
Believing this form applies when you just want to *challenge* the order, rather than change it.
Failing to state clearly in Section 9 what the new terms of the order should be.
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