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Form 17.2 Recognisance Taken By Member Of Garda Síochána - Criminal Procedure Act 1967, Section 31 (As Amended By Criminal Justice Act 2007, Section 20)
Form 17.2 is a Recognisance taken by a member of the Garda Síochána under the Criminal Procedure Act 1967, as amended by the Criminal Justice Act 2007. It is used when a Garda requires a person to give a recognisance as a condition of release or bail.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 17.2 Recognisance Taken By Member Of Garda Síochána - Criminal Procedure Act 1967, Section 31 (As Amended By Criminal Justice Act 2007, Section 20)
Form 17.2 is a Recognisance taken by a member of the Garda Síochána under the Criminal Procedure Act 1967, as amended by the Criminal Justice Act 2007. It is used when a Garda requires a person to give a recognisance as a condition of release or bail.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting the Garda’s signature, which can invalidate the recognisance.
- 2Incorrect personal details (name, address, PPS)
- 3Wrong recognisance amount entered
- 4Missing Garda or offender signature
- 5Failure to submit before the scheduled court date
Plain English
If a Garda asks you to promise to keep the peace or appear in court, they will fill out this form. It records the amount of money you promise to pay if you break the conditions. The form is part of the bail process in Irish criminal courts.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 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.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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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.
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Use this form or another form?
Person released on own recognisance
Used when no money is required
✓ Verify no monetary amount is needed
Court‑ordered bail with surety
Involves a third‑party surety
✓ Ensure surety details are included
Electronic bail application
Submitted entirely online
✓ Confirm court accepts e‑filing for recognisance
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
- 1Full name, address and PPS number entered correctly.
- 2Recognisance amount matches the officer’s verbal instruction.
- 3All required conditions are listed clearly.
- 4Garda signature present and legible.
- 5Person’s signature present and witnessed.
- 6Date of issue filled in.
- 7Form printed on official Courts Service paper or uploaded as a clear PDF.
- 8Copy retained for Garda station records.
- 9If using e‑filing, confirm upload receipt.
How to file this form
- 1Complete the form on the Garda’s behalf.
- 2Obtain the offender’s signature in the presence of the Garda.
- 3Review all entries for accuracy.
- 4Submit the original to the court clerk in person or via the e‑filing portal.
- 5Provide a copy to the Garda station.
- 6File a receipt of submission in the case file.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to recognisances taken by Garda members.
- 2Not valid for recognisances issued by other law enforcement agencies.
- 3Requires physical signature; electronic signatures are not accepted unless the court permits e‑filing.
- 4Amount limits are set by the court; the form does not calculate penalties.
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 17.2 remains the current version after the 2007 amendment. No further changes have been published as of 2024.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form bears the 2007 amendment reference.
- Confirm the layout matches the latest PDF on the Courts Service website.
- Verify the signature fields for both Garda and recognisance giver are present.
- Ensure the field for recognisance amount includes space for both cash and bond options.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 21/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogue.
- SRCReference to Criminal Procedure Act 1967, Section 31 and Criminal Justice Act 2007, Section 20.
- SRCTypical use in bail/recognisance situations inferred from legislation.
- SRCSubmission methods (court clerk, e‑filing) inferred from general Courts Service practice.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact deadline of 24‑48 hours.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: electronic signature acceptance.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 17.2 with Form 17.1 (own recognisance).
Leaving the recognisance amount blank or entering zero.
Using an electronic signature when a wet signature is required.
Submitting the form after the court hearing has already started.
Failing to list all conditions, such as reporting frequency.
Not keeping a copy for the Garda station.
Assuming the form can be filed by post without checking court preferences.
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