59.2 Safety Order - Domestic Violence Act 2018 Section 6
This form is used to apply for a Safety Order under Section 6 of the Domestic Violence Act 2018. It provides legal protection for individuals experiencing domestic violence by prohibiting the respondent from engaging in certain behaviors or contacting the applicant.
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59.2 Safety Order - Domestic Violence Act 2018 Section 6
This form is used to apply for a Safety Order under Section 6 of the Domestic Violence Act 2018. It provides legal protection for individuals experiencing domestic violence by prohibiting the respondent from engaging in certain behaviors or contacting the applicant.
Risk Radar
- The most common mistake is not providing enough evidence to support your claim of domestic violence.
- Missing required personal information
- Failing to provide sufficient evidence of domestic violence
- Not completing all sections of the form
- Submitting without proper identification
Plain English
A Safety Order is a court order that can protect you from someone who has hurt you or made you fear for your safety. This form helps you ask the court to make that order if you're experiencing domestic violence in Ireland.
Submission Date
- There is no strict deadline for submitting this form, but applications should be made as soon as possible after experiencing domestic violence. The court may consider the timing of your application when assessing the urgency of your situation.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
What this form is for
- • Use this form when you need protection from a current or former spouse or civil partner
- • Use this form when you need protection from a person you are or were in a relationship with
- • Use this form when you need protection from a relative or person you live with
- • Do not use this form for emergency protection - use a Barring Order instead
- • Use this form when you're not in immediate danger but need longer-term protection
Use this form or another form?
| Situation | Likely form | Why it matters | Check before you continue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency situation needing immediate protection | Form 10 - Barring Order | Provides immediate protection until court hearing | Check if you need protection right now |
| Protection from a non-domestic relationship | Form 59 - Protection Order | For non-domestic violence situations | Confirm your relationship with the respondent |
| Protection from a cohabitant but not in a relationship | Form 59.2 - Safety Order | Covers cohabiting relationships | Verify your living situation |
| Protection from a stranger | Form 59 - Protection Order | For non-domestic relationships | Check the nature of your relationship |
| Protection from a business or organization | Form 59 - Protection Order | For non-individual respondents | Confirm the respondent type |
Deadline or filing window
There is no strict deadline for submitting this form, but applications should be made as soon as possible after experiencing domestic violence. The court may consider the timing of your application when assessing the urgency of your situation.
Before you submit
- • Complete all sections of the form with accurate information
- • Bring valid identification documents
- • Prepare any evidence of domestic violence (photos, messages, medical reports)
- • Have the full name and address of the person you need protection from
- • Know the dates and details of incidents of domestic violence
- • Check if the form needs to be witnessed or signed
- • Make copies of the completed form before submission
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the official Form 59.2 from the Courts Service website or local court office
- 2Complete all sections with accurate and detailed information
- 3Gather evidence of domestic violence if available
- 4Submit the completed form to your local District Court office
- 5Attend any required court hearings
- 6Comply with any court requirements while the application is processed
Known limitations
- • This form does not guarantee immediate protection - a court hearing will be required
- • The form cannot be used for emergency situations requiring immediate protection
- • The protection only applies within the jurisdiction of the Irish courts
- • The respondent must be someone you have a domestic relationship with
- • The court may not grant all the protections you request
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This form is current as of the Domestic Violence Act 2018. Always check the Courts Service website for the most recent version before submission.
Agency: Courts Service of Ireland
What changed or needs a fresh check
- • Check if the form has been updated since the last Domestic Violence Act amendment
- • Verify that all personal details sections match current ID requirements
- • Confirm that the respondent information section hasn't changed
- • Check if any new evidence requirements have been added
- • Verify if digital submission options have been expanded
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Agency
- Courts Service of Ireland
- Category
- Family Law Forms
- Source
- Court Forms ↗
- Revision Date
- 23/10/25
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After you file
- • Keep copies of the submitted form and any court documents
- • Note the date of your court hearing
- • Prepare to testify about incidents of domestic violence
- • Contact a domestic violence support organization for assistance
- • Inform trusted people about the order and your safety plan
- • Report any violations of the order to the police immediately
Source and verification log
- • Form name and number confirmed from Courts Service of Ireland
- • Purpose inferred from Domestic Violence Act 2018 Section 6
- • Submission process based on standard Irish court procedures
- • Required information based on typical domestic violence protection applications
- • Protection scope based on standard Irish safety orders
- • Evidence requirements not confirmed in official source
- • Processing timeline not confirmed in official source
- • Digital submission options not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
7 things to watch for
- 1
The difference between a Safety Order and a Barring Order
- 2
Who qualifies as a 'domestic relationship' for this form
- 3
What evidence is needed to support the application
- 4
Whether the order applies to the respondent's home
- 5
How long the protection will last if granted
- 6
Whether children are automatically protected by the order
- 7
What to do if the respondent violates the order
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