Rule 3.17 Ex parte applications under the Order of 1998
Northern Ireland
An application for a non-molestation order or an occupation order under the Order of 1998 may, with the leave of the court, be made ex parte, and in which case—
rule 3.15 shall not apply; and
the evidence in support of the application shall include the reasons why the application is made ex parte.
Where the leave of the court is granted, the application may be made orally and the applicant shall, within 48 hours of the making of the application, or as directed by the court—
file in the Office of Care and Protection or, as the case may be, the county court office, a written copy of the application in Form F2 together with a supporting statement which is signed by the applicant and sworn to be true; and
arrange for a copy of the application in Form F2 together with the supporting statement to be served on the respondent personally.
Upon complying with paragraph (2)(b) the applicant shall file a statement in Form F4 in the Office of Care and Protection or, as the case may be, the county court office.