Form 23.12 – Order Varying / Discharge A Closure Order - Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substance) Act 2010, Section 11

What this form is for

• • Use this form only if there is already a closure order in place under Section 11 of the Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substance) Act 2010
• • This form is specifically for varying or discharging existing closure orders, not for obtaining new ones
• • Do not use this form for closure orders under different legislation
• • If the closure order has expired, this form may not be appropriate

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no strict deadline for submitting Form 23.12, but applications should be made as soon as possible after circumstances change that warrant variation or discharge of the closure order.

Before you submit

• • Complete all sections of the form with accurate information
• • Include the reference number of the existing closure order
• • Prepare and attach supporting documentation
• • Verify all personal details and identification information
• • Check that the form is signed in all required places
• • Confirm the correct court fee has been paid or exemption applies
• • Make a copy of the completed form for your records

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct version of Form 23.12 from the Courts Service website
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the existing closure order
3. 3Gather supporting evidence demonstrating why the order should be varied or discharged
4. 4Submit the completed form to the District Court where the original order was made
5. 5Pay any required court fees or apply for fee exemption if applicable
6. 6Attend any required court hearings related to your application

Known limitations

• • This form cannot be used to apply for a new closure order
• • The court may refuse to vary or discharge the closure order if the conditions are not met
• • Completing this form does not guarantee a favorable outcome
• • Complex cases may require legal representation