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Form 27.9 Order Of Estreatment / Forfeiture Of Bail Moneys - Bail Act 1997 Section 9(9) (Inserted By Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, Section 48)
Form 27.9 is an Order of Estreatment or Forfeiture of Bail Moneys under Section 9(9) of the Bail Act 1997 (as amended by the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009). It is used when a court decides to keep or forfeit bail money that was paid by a defendant.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 27.9 Order Of Estreatment / Forfeiture Of Bail Moneys - Bail Act 1997 Section 9(9) (Inserted By Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, Section 48)
Form 27.9 is an Order of Estreatment or Forfeiture of Bail Moneys under Section 9(9) of the Bail Act 1997 (as amended by the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009). It is used when a court decides to keep or forfeit bail money that was paid by a defendant.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting the judge’s signature, which invalidates the order.
- 2Incorrect case reference number
- 3Wrong bail amount entered
- 4Missing judge’s signature
- 5Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If a judge decides that bail money should not be returned – for example because the accused failed to appear or breached bail conditions – the court issues this order. The form records the decision and the amount to be kept.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The order should be filed within a few days of the court’s decision, and any notice to the bail payer must be given within 14 days of filing.
- 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
- Use when bail money is to be kept permanently under Section 9(9).
- Use after a court hearing where the defendant breached bail conditions.
- Do not use for partial returns – a different bail return form applies.
- Use only for criminal cases that involve bail under the Bail Act 1997.
- If the court orders a different sanction (e.g., a fine), another form is required.
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Use this form or another form?
Partial return of bail
For returning part of the bail amount
✓ Verify the amount to be returned first
Application to vary bail conditions
To change bail terms before forfeiture
✓ Ensure the application is approved before using 27.9
Dispute of bail forfeiture
To contest the order
✓ Submit objection within 14 days of the order
Deadline or filing window
The order should be filed within a few days of the court’s decision, and any notice to the bail payer must be given within 14 days of filing.
Before you submit
- 1Case number matches the court docket.
- 2Bail amount matches the original bail receipt.
- 3Reason for forfeiture correctly cited under Section 9(9).
- 4Judge’s signature and date are present.
- 5Form is signed by the court clerk.
- 6Copy retained for court records.
- 7Correct court registry address used.
- 8If posting, use recorded delivery.
- 9If emailing, attach as PDF and include case reference in the subject line.
How to file this form
- 1Gather the original bail receipt and court hearing transcript.
- 2Complete the form fields accurately.
- 3Obtain the presiding judge’s signature.
- 4Have the court clerk sign and date the form.
- 5Submit the form to the court registry (in person or by post).
- 6Send a written notice of the forfeiture to the bail payer.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to full forfeiture under Section 9(9).
- 2Not valid for civil bail matters.
- 3Does not cover restitution of any remaining balance.
- 4Electronic submission may not be available in all courts.
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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 27.9 is currently the accepted version for estreatment or forfeiture orders. No recent amendments have been published as of 2024.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2009 amendment reference.
- Confirm the court name field matches current court registry naming conventions.
- Verify the signature block includes space for the presiding judge’s signature and date.
- Ensure the reason code list reflects the latest statutory grounds.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 21/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from Courts Service of Ireland listings.
- SRCStatutory reference (Bail Act 1997 s.9(9) and Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 s.48) inferred from form name.
- SRCTypical filing procedure based on standard court practice in Ireland.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact submission portal availability for Form 27.9.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific deadline of “few days” after decision.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 27.9 with the bail return form (Form 27.8).
Leaving the reason for forfeiture blank or using the wrong statutory reference.
Submitting to the wrong court registry, especially for cases transferred between courts.
Failing to attach the judge’s written order alongside the form.
Assuming an electronic copy alone is sufficient without a hard‑copy filing.
Not informing the bail payer within the required time frame.
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