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Form 27.11 Order Varying/Discharging Order In Respect Of Bail Recognisance - Bail Act 1997, Section 9(10) (As Inserted By Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, Section 48)
Form 27.11 is a court 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 the conditions of bail or release the recognisance entirely.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 27.11 Order Varying/Discharging Order In Respect Of Bail Recognisance - Bail Act 1997, Section 9(10) (As Inserted By Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, Section 48)
Form 27.11 is a court 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 the conditions of bail or release the recognisance entirely.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the original recognisance details.
- 2Missing signature or date
- 3Incorrect bail reference number
- 4Insufficient supporting evidence
- 5Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If you or someone else has paid bail and need the judge to change the amount, the conditions, or cancel the bail altogether, you fill out this form. It tells the court why the current bail terms no longer work and asks for a new order.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed statutory deadline, but the request should be made before the next scheduled hearing or before the recognisance expires to avoid unnecessary delays.
- 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 you need to change the amount of bail already paid.
- When you want the bail recognisance completely discharged.
- When the circumstances that justified the original bail have materially changed.
- When a court order has been varied by another proceeding and you need the recognisance updated.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Changing bail amount only
Simpler, focuses on amount
✓ Verify only amount changes are needed
Requesting early release from custody
Different legal basis
✓ Use only if seeking release, not recognisance change
Appealing a bail decision
Appeals process
✓ Must be filed within statutory appeal period
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed statutory deadline, but the request should be made before the next scheduled hearing or before the recognisance expires to avoid unnecessary delays.
Before you submit
- 1Original bail recognisance reference number entered correctly
- 2All required fields filled in
- 3Signature and date present
- 4Supporting documents attached
- 5Correct court registry address used
- 6Filing fee paid (if required)
- 7Copy of the completed form retained
- 8Form printed clearly if submitting by post
How to file this form
- 1Download Form 27.11 from courts.ie
- 2Complete the form in black ink or electronically
- 3Attach original recognisance copy and any evidence
- 4Pay any filing fee
- 5Submit to the court registry (in person, post, or e‑filing)
- 6Obtain receipt or acknowledgment
- 7Keep a full copy for your records
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to recognisances under the Bail Act 1997, Section 9(10)
- 2Does not cover new bail applications – use Form 27.10 for that
- 3Electronic submission may not be available in all courts
- 4No provision for multiple recognisances in a single form
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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 27.11 is currently in force and reflects amendments made by the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009. No further changes have been announced.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows the 2009 amendment reference.
- Check for any updated fee schedule on the Courts Service site.
- Verify the required supporting documents list matches the latest guidance.
- Ensure the e‑filing option is still available for this form.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 21/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from the Courts Service catalogue
- SRCBail Act 1997, Section 9(10) reference inferred from form name
- SRCCriminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 amendment noted in title
- SRCSubmission methods based on typical Courts Service practice
- SRCFees and e‑filing availability not confirmed in official source
- SRCSpecific supporting document list not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 27.11 with the initial bail application (Form 27.10)
Leaving the ‘reason for variation’ section blank
Submitting to the wrong district court
Failing to attach the original recognisance document
Using an outdated version of the form
Assuming the fee is waived without checking
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