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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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.
Risk Radar
- The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the original recognisance details.
- Missing signature or date
- Incorrect bail reference number
- Insufficient supporting evidence
- Submitting 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
- 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.
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.
Use this form or another form?
| Situation | Likely form | Why it matters | Check before you continue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changing bail amount only | Form 27.12 | Simpler, focuses on amount | Verify only amount changes are needed |
| Requesting early release from custody | Form 27.13 | Different legal basis | Use only if seeking release, not recognisance change |
| Appealing a bail decision | Form 27.14 | 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
- • Original bail recognisance reference number entered correctly
- • All required fields filled in
- • Signature and date present
- • Supporting documents attached
- • Correct court registry address used
- • Filing fee paid (if required)
- • Copy of the completed form retained
- • Form 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
- • Form only applies to recognisances under the Bail Act 1997, Section 9(10)
- • Does not cover new bail applications – use Form 27.10 for that
- • Electronic submission may not be available in all courts
- • No provision for multiple recognisances in a single form
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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.
Agency: Courts Service of Ireland
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
- Agency
- Courts Service of Ireland
- Category
- Other Court Forms
- Source
- Court Forms ↗
- Revision Date
- 21/10/25
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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)
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After you file
- • Confirm receipt of the filing with the court registry
- • Monitor court notices for a hearing date on the variation/discharge
- • Prepare any additional evidence the judge may request
- • Notify the bail guarantor of the outcome
- • Update personal records with the new bail order if granted
Source and verification log
- • Form title and number taken from the Courts Service catalogue
- • Bail Act 1997, Section 9(10) reference inferred from form name
- • Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 amendment noted in title
- • Submission methods based on typical Courts Service practice
- • Fees and e‑filing availability not confirmed in official source
- • Specific supporting document list not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
6 things to watch for
- 1
Mixing up Form 27.11 with the initial bail application (Form 27.10)
- 2
Leaving the ‘reason for variation’ section blank
- 3
Submitting to the wrong district court
- 4
Failing to attach the original recognisance document
- 5
Using an outdated version of the form
- 6
Assuming the fee is waived without checking
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