18.2 Bail Recognisance (On Execution Of Warrant Endorsed For Bail) - Criminal Procedure Act 1967, Section 30 Bail Act 1997, Section 5 (As Amended By Criminal Justice Act 2007, Section 8) Bail Act 1997, Section 8

What this form is for

• • Use this form when executing a warrant specifically endorsed for bail
• • Required for criminal cases where bail is being granted
• • Not used for civil matters or immigration bail proceedings
• • Different from application forms for bail - this is for when bail has already been approved

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The form must be completed and submitted at the time of executing the warrant for bail - there's no advance filing period, but delays in submission may result in the accused remaining in custody longer than necessary.

Before you submit

• • All personal fields completed for accused and surety
• • Bail amount correctly specified
• • All bail conditions read and understood
• • Signatures in all required places
• • Identification documents available for verification
• • Court fee payment (if applicable) prepared
• • Copy of completed form retained for records

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the official Form 18.2 from the court office
2. 2Complete all personal details for the accused
3. 3Provide surety information and financial capacity details
4. 4Specify the bail amount and conditions
5. 5Read all declarations carefully before signing
6. 6Submit the form to the court official with identification
7. 7Receive a copy of the completed and signed form

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to criminal proceedings in Irish courts
• • The court may refuse to accept the form if surety is deemed insufficient
• • The form doesn't guarantee bail will be granted - it's for when bail has already been approved
• • Electronic submission may not be available for all courts
• • The form must be used in conjunction with the endorsed warrant