Form 23.9 – Exclusion Order - Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 2003, Section 3

What this form is for

• • Use this form when seeking a court order to exclude someone from a specific location
• • Use when there are concerns about public order or safety in a particular area
• • Use when other informal measures have failed to address the issue
• • Do not use for matters that should be handled through civil proceedings
• • Do not use for issues that are better addressed through other criminal justice legislation

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no standard deadline for submitting this form, as it's typically submitted when immediate action is required. However, delays in submission could impact the court's ability to act promptly in protecting public safety.

Before you submit

• • All sections of the form are completed
• • Personal details of the person to be excluded are accurate
• • Specific location details are clearly provided
• • Evidence supporting the need for exclusion is attached
• • Form is signed by the appropriate authority
• • Form is submitted to the correct court office
• • Copies of the form are retained for records

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all sections of Form 23.9 with accurate information
2. 2Gather supporting evidence for the need for exclusion
3. 3Submit the completed form to the appropriate District Court
4. 4Attend any required court hearings
5. 5Ensure compliance with any court orders issued

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to exclusion orders under the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 2003
• • The court must be satisfied that the exclusion is necessary for public safety
• • Exclusion orders are typically time-limited and may require renewal
• • The form does not provide for emergency exclusions outside of court procedures