27.10 Application To Vary/Discharge Order In Respect Of Bail Recognisance - Bail Act 1997, Section 9(10) (As Inserted By Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, Section 48)

What this form is for

• • You need to vary the amount of money pledged as bail.
• • You want the court to cancel the bail recognisance altogether.
• • The request is made by the bail defendant, not the prosecutor.
• • The original bail was issued under the Bail Act 1997, Section 9(10).
• • You have supporting evidence for the change.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no fixed statutory deadline, but the application should be filed before the next scheduled bail‑related hearing to avoid the court proceeding with the original terms.

Before you submit

• • Form is the latest 27.10 version.
• • All personal details are correct and legible.
• • Original bail recognisance number is entered.
• • Requested variation or discharge is clearly described.
• • Reason for change is concise and factual.
• • All required supporting documents are attached.
• • Form is signed and dated by the applicant or solicitor.
• • Copies of the original bail order are included.
• • Delivery method (post, in‑person, e‑filing) is confirmed.

How to file this form

1. 1Download the current Form 27.10 from courts.ie.
2. 2Complete the form using black ink or the PDF editor.
3. 3Gather supporting evidence (e.g., payslips, new address proof).
4. 4Make a copy for your records.
5. 5Submit to the court registry where the bail was granted.
6. 6If using e‑filing, upload the PDF and any attachments.
7. 7Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the court.

Known limitations

• • Form does not cover changes to non‑financial bail conditions.
• • Only applicable to bail recognisances issued under Section 9(10).
• • Electronic submission may not be available in every court district.
• • No guidance on fees; any court filing fee must be checked separately.