17.2 Recognisance Taken By Member Of Garda Síochána - Criminal Procedure Act 1967, Section 31 (As Amended By Criminal Justice Act 2007, Section 20)

What this form is for

• • When a Garda requires a recognisance as a bail condition.
• • For recognisances issued under Section 31 of the Criminal Procedure Act 1967.
• • When the court orders a recognisance before a hearing.
• • Instead of a standard bail bond form for Garda‑initiated recognisances.
• • When the recognisance amount is to be paid directly to the State.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The form must be filed with the court clerk before the first appearance or hearing for which the recognisance is required, typically within 24‑48 hours of arrest.

Before you submit

• • Full name, address and PPS number entered correctly.
• • Recognisance amount matches the officer’s verbal instruction.
• • All required conditions are listed clearly.
• • Garda signature present and legible.
• • Person’s signature present and witnessed.
• • Date of issue filled in.
• • Form printed on official Courts Service paper or uploaded as a clear PDF.
• • Copy retained for Garda station records.
• • If using e‑filing, confirm upload receipt.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete the form on the Garda’s behalf.
2. 2Obtain the offender’s signature in the presence of the Garda.
3. 3Review all entries for accuracy.
4. 4Submit the original to the court clerk in person or via the e‑filing portal.
5. 5Provide a copy to the Garda station.
6. 6File a receipt of submission in the case file.

Known limitations

• • Only applicable to recognisances taken by Garda members.
• • Not valid for recognisances issued by other law enforcement agencies.
• • Requires physical signature; electronic signatures are not accepted unless the court permits e‑filing.
• • Amount limits are set by the court; the form does not calculate penalties.