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27.3 Notice Of Application To Forfeit Money Lodged

The Notice Of Application To Forfeit Money Lodged form is a legal document used to request the forfeiture of money that has been deposited with the Irish courts. This form is typically used when the money was lodged as security or guarantee and needs to be forfeited due to certain conditions or breaches.

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Form Overview

27.3 Notice Of Application To Forfeit Money Lodged

The form captures details about the money lodged, the grounds for forfeiture, relevant court orders or agreements, and information about the parties involved in the money deposit.

Risk Radar

Failing to provide clear evidence linking the breach to the forfeiture requirement is the most common reason applications are rejected.
Incomplete form sections may lead to rejection of the application
Missing supporting evidence could weaken your forfeiture case
Incorrect calculation of the amount to be forfeited
Failure to notify all relevant parties of the application

Plain English

This form lets you ask the court to take money that was given to them and keep it permanently. It's used when someone has broken an agreement or failed to meet conditions related to that money being held by the court.

Submission Date

Applications for forfeiture should typically be filed as soon as possible after the grounds for forfeiture arise, with strict time limits that may apply depending on the original terms of the deposit or court orders.
Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Glossary Terms

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What this form is for

• Use this form when money was deposited with the courts as security and needs to be forfeited
• Use when there has been a breach of conditions related to the money deposit
• Use when the party who deposited the money has failed to fulfill obligations
• Use when seeking court approval to permanently retain the lodged funds
• Do not use for money held in escrow by a third party rather than the courts

Use this form or another form?

Situation	Likely form	Why it matters	Check before you continue
Money held as security in a civil case	Form 27.3	Ensures proper forfeiture process	Verify which court has jurisdiction over the deposit
Money deposited as bail	Form 10B	Different legal procedures apply	Check if this is a criminal or civil matter
Money held under a court order	Form 27.3	Forfeiture requires specific grounds	Confirm the original order terms
Money in an estate or inheritance matter	Form 27.3	Forfeiture may affect beneficiaries	Verify if probate rules apply
Money deposited in a commercial dispute	Form 27.3	Commercial terms may apply	Check if alternative dispute resolution is required

Deadline or filing window

Applications for forfeiture should typically be filed as soon as possible after the grounds for forfeiture arise, with strict time limits that may apply depending on the original terms of the deposit or court orders.

Before you submit

• Complete all sections of Form 27.3
• Include exact amount and reference of money to be forfeited
• Attach copy of original deposit agreement or court order
• Provide evidence of breach or grounds for forfeiture
• Verify correct court location for submission
• Check current fee requirements and payment method
• Prepare copies for all parties who need to be notified
• Confirm proper service procedures will be followed

How to file this form

1Obtain the correct version of Form 27.3 from the Courts Service
2Complete all sections with accurate information about the money and grounds for forfeiture
3Gather supporting documents including original agreements and evidence of breach
4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office with required fees
5Ensure proper service of the notice on all relevant parties
6Attend any required court hearings related to the application
7Follow up with the court to confirm the application has been processed

Known limitations

• This form cannot be used to forfeit money held by third parties not under court jurisdiction
• Forfeiture requires valid legal grounds and cannot be arbitrary
• The court has discretion to approve or deny the forfeiture application
• Certain types of deposits may have specific protection against forfeiture
• The form does not apply to money forfeited under criminal proceedings

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Current Form Status

This form is current and in use as of the latest information available. No recent changes have been confirmed, but always verify with the Courts Service of Ireland for the most up-to-date version.

Agency: Courts Service of Ireland

What changed or needs a fresh check

• Verify you're using the most recent version of Form 27.3
• Check if any court rule changes affect forfeiture procedures
• Confirm fee requirements may have changed
• Ensure service of procedures are still current
• Check if electronic submission options are now available

Quick Facts

This form should be filed by the party seeking to forfeit money that was previously lodged with the courts, typically the creditor or the party for whose benefit the money was held as security.

The form captures details about the money lodged, the grounds for forfeiture, relevant court orders or agreements, and information about the parties involved in the money deposit.

Submit this form when you wish to forfeit money that has been deposited with the courts and you have legal grounds to do so, typically following a breach of conditions or failure to fulfill obligations related to the deposit.

Submit this form to the relevant court office handling the case where the money was originally lodged. Submission can be made in person at the court office or by post, following court procedures.

Submitting correctly ensures your application for forfeiture is properly considered by the court. Errors or delays could result in missed opportunities to forfeit the money or require additional court appearances.

Complete all sections of the form with accurate details about the money lodged and reasons for forfeiture. Attach any supporting documents such as original agreements or court orders. Submit to the appropriate court office with the required fee if applicable.