Civil Restraining Orders
The Courts Service has circulated a new practice direction in relation to Civil Restraining Orders.
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- Civil Law
- Courts
- Criminal Law
Applications to the Court pursuant to section 28 or section 30 of the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023 shall be grounded on one of the following:
- In the case of an ex-parte application under section 28(7) for immediate relief, a sworn information as set out in District Court Rules Form No. 96C.10 in Appendix A to the Direction
- In the case of an application under section 28(1) where immediate relief is not being sought, an unsworn information as set out in Appendix B to the Direction
- In the case of an application under section 28(12) when an interim order is applied for, a sworn information set out in District Court Rules Form No. 96C.10 in Appendix C to the Direction
It applies to all Districts with effect from 1 April 2026.
For more information on civil restraining orders, read the March 2026 Gazette article.