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 whole application will not be served on the respondent, just the Domestic violence information in section E)
  • A note of evidence if given by the applicant at the court hearing

 

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 >