How To Apply

Step 3
Respondent is served

The Courts Service or An Garda Síochána will serve the respondent. This means the respondent will receive a copy of the following documents:

  • A copy of the interim domestic violence order
  • A Domestic Violence Summons for a full court hearing of the Safety Order, Barring Order, or both
  • A copy of your sworn information. (Your full application form will not be served on the respondent, just the Domestic Violence Information in section E)
  • A note of evidence given by the applicant at the court hearing (if applicable)

The court office will also send a copy of the order to An Garda Síochána for their records.

If the respondent breaches the order, contact the Gardaí immediately.

 

More information on what happens if someone breaches a court order >