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 >