In short
This law amends the Domestic Violence Act, 1996, specifically changing rules about interim barring orders and protection orders in cases of domestic violence.
What it regulates
- How interim barring orders can be made without the other party present (ex parte).
- The process for applying for such orders, including requiring an affidavit or sworn information.
- The duration and confirmation process for interim barring orders made ex parte.
- How protection orders can be made without the other party present (ex parte).
Who it concerns
- Individuals seeking protection from domestic violence.
- Individuals against whom interim barring orders or protection orders are sought.
Key points
- An interim barring order can be made ex parte if the court deems it necessary in the interests of justice.
- An application for an ex parte interim barring order must be based on an affidavit or sworn information.
- If an interim barring order is made ex parte, a note of evidence must be prepared immediately, and a copy of the order, affidavit, and note must be served on the respondent as soon as possible.
- An ex parte interim barring order is valid for a period not exceeding 8 working days, unless confirmed by the court within that period after notice to the respondent. "Working days" exclude Saturdays, Sundays, or public holidays.
- A protection order may also be made ex parte.
đ Legal text
Domestic Violence (Amendment) Act, 2002
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Number 30 of 2002
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2002
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
Section
1.
Amendment of Domestic Violence Act, 1996.
2.
Short title and collective citation.
Acts Referred to
Domestic Violence Act, 1996
1996, No. 1
Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997
1997, No. 20
Number 30 of 2002
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2002
AN ACT TO AMEND THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT, 1996.
[19th December, 2002]
BE IT ENACTED BY THE OIREACHTAS AS FOLLOWS:
Amendment of Domestic Violence Act, 1996.
1.âThe
Domestic Violence Act, 1996
, is amendedâ
(a) in section 4 (interim barring orders), by substituting the following subsection for subsection (3):
â(3) (a) An interim barring order may be made ex parte where, having regard to the circumstances of the particular case, the court considers it necessary or expedient to do so in the interests of justice.
(b) The application for such an order shall be grounded on an affidavit or information sworn by the applicant.
(c) If an interim barring order is made ex parteâ
(i) a note of evidence given by the applicant shall be prepared forthwithâ
(I) by the judge,
(II) by the applicant or the applicant's solicitor and approved by the judge, or
(III) as otherwise directed by the judge,
and
(ii) a copy of the order, affidavit or information and note shall be served on the respondent as soon as practicable.
(d) The order shall have effect for a period, not exceeding 8 working days, to be specified in the order, unless, on application by the applicant for the barring order and on notice to the respondent, the interim barring order is confirmed within that period by order of the court.
(e) The order shall contain a statement of the effect of paragraph (d).
(f) In paragraph (d) âworking daysâ means days other than Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays (within the meaning of the
Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997
).â,
and
(b) in section 5 (protection orders), by substituting the following subsection for subsection (4):
â(4) A protection order may be made ex parte.â.
Short title and collective citation.
2.â(1) This Act may be cited as the Domestic Violence (Amendment) Act, 2002.
(2) This Act and the
Domestic Violence Act, 1996
, may be cited together as the Domestic Violence Acts, 1996 and 2002.
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