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Form 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)
Form 27.10 is an application to vary or discharge a bail recognisance under the Bail Act 1997, Section 9(10). Use it when you want the court to change or cancel an existing bail condition.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 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)
Form 27.10 is an application to vary or discharge a bail recognisance under the Bail Act 1997, Section 9(10). Use it when you want the court to change or cancel an existing bail condition.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to include the original bail recognisance reference number.
- 2Leaving the bail recognisance number blank
- 3Submitting after the next hearing date
- 4Failing to attach supporting documents
- 5Using an outdated version of the form
Plain English
If you have been released on bail and need the terms altered – for example, a lower financial surety or a different reporting schedule – you file this form. It asks the court to officially modify or lift the bail recognisance you were given.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 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.
- 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
- 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.
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Change of address only
Simple address update, no variation of recognisance
✓ Verify if bail terms stay the same
Request to surrender bail bond early
Early surrender of cash or surety
✓ Confirm court accepts early surrender
Appeal against bail conditions
Challenge the bail terms themselves
✓ May need separate appeal 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
- 1Form is the latest 27.10 version.
- 2All personal details are correct and legible.
- 3Original bail recognisance number is entered.
- 4Requested variation or discharge is clearly described.
- 5Reason for change is concise and factual.
- 6All required supporting documents are attached.
- 7Form is signed and dated by the applicant or solicitor.
- 8Copies of the original bail order are included.
- 9Delivery method (post, in‑person, e‑filing) is confirmed.
How to file this form
- 1Download the current Form 27.10 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete the form using black ink or the PDF editor.
- 3Gather supporting evidence (e.g., payslips, new address proof).
- 4Make a copy for your records.
- 5Submit to the court registry where the bail was granted.
- 6If using e‑filing, upload the PDF and any attachments.
- 7Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the court.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not cover changes to non‑financial bail conditions.
- 2Only applicable to bail recognisances issued under Section 9(10).
- 3Electronic submission may not be available in every court district.
- 4No guidance on fees; any court filing fee must be checked separately.
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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 27.10 is the current version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but check the Courts Service site for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the latest revision date.
- Confirm the bail recognisance reference field layout matches the current version.
- Verify that the supporting documents checklist reflects the latest requirements.
- Ensure the signature line includes the updated declaration wording.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 21/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from user input.
- SRCIssuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) inferred from form header.
- SRCBail Act 1997, Section 9(10) reference taken from form name.
- SRCProcedural steps based on typical Irish court filing practice.
- SRCElectronic filing availability inferred from Courts Service e‑filing portal.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact deadline requirements.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: fee details.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 27.10 with Form 27.09 (address change only).
Leaving the bail recognisance number blank or using the case number instead.
Submitting after the next bail hearing, which may render the request moot.
Attaching irrelevant documents that delay processing.
Using a handwritten version that is hard to read.
Assuming the form can be filed at any court rather than the issuing court.
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