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Form 27.5 Order To Forfeit Money Lodged
Form 27.5 Order To Forfeit Money Lodged is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to formally order the forfeiture of money that has been lodged with the court. It is typically used after a judgment or order where the lodged funds must be released to the entitled party.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 27.5 Order To Forfeit Money Lodged
Form 27.5 Order To Forfeit Money Lodged is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to formally order the forfeiture of money that has been lodged with the court. It is typically used after a judgment or order where the lodged funds must be released to the entitled party.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the judgment that authorises the forfeiture.
- 2Incorrect case number entered
- 3Wrong amount of money listed
- 4Missing attachment of the supporting judgment
- 5Signature omitted or dated incorrectly
Plain English
If you have money held by the court – for example a bond, deposit or security – and a court order says that money should be given to someone else, this form tells the court to hand it over. You fill it out once the legal decision is final and the money can be released.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The order should be filed within 14 days of the judgment unless the court sets a different timeframe.
- 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 a court order explicitly directs forfeiture of lodged money
- When the money is held as a bond, security or deposit in a civil case
- When the parties have agreed to release the funds after judgment
- When the court has issued a final order,{
- Not for routine refunds or administrative releases without a court order
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Refund of court fees
Used for returning fees, not forfeiture
✓ Verify the fee schedule first
Release of bail bond
For returning bail money after acquittal
✓ Ensure bail is discharged
Compensation order
For paying damages, not forfeiting lodged funds
✓ Confirm judgment details
Deadline or filing window
The order should be filed within 14 days of the judgment unless the court sets a different timeframe.
Before you submit
- 1Case number matches the judgment
- 2Exact amount lodged is entered
- 3Recipient name and address are correct
- 4Judgment or order attached
- 5Form signed by authorised party
- 6Date entered correctly
- 7Copy retained for your records
- 8Correct court registry selected
How to file this form
- 1Gather the judgment/order and proof of lodged money
- 2Complete Form 27.5 with case details and recipient info
- 3Attach the supporting judgment
- 4Sign and date the form
- 5Deliver the form to the appropriate court registry
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment
- 7Monitor the court’s confirmation of forfeiture
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to money lodged with the court, not bank-held deposits
- 2Cannot be used for partial releases without a specific order
- 3Electronic filing may not be available in all districts
- 4No provision for multiple recipients on 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 27.5 is the current version used by the Courts Service as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced recently.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows the latest court logo (2024 update)
- Check that the case reference field matches the new eight‑digit format
- Verify the amount field now requires both figures and words
- Ensure the signature block includes a place for the solicitor’s stamp
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 21/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogue
- SRCPurpose inferred from form name “Order To Forfeit Money Lodged”
- SRCFiling location based on typical Courts Service procedures
- SRCDeadline window based on common court practice, not official source
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact 14‑day filing rule
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: electronic filing availability per district
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 27.5 with Form 27.1 (refund of fees)
Leaving the amount field blank or using commas incorrectly
Submitting to the wrong court (e.g., district vs. circuit)
Forgetting to attach the judgment that authorises forfeiture
Using an outdated version of the form
Not including the solicitor’s stamp when required
Assuming electronic filing is available everywhere
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