28.7  Notice Of Application For Discharge Of A Recognisance - (Probation Of Offenders Act 1907, As Amended By Criminal Justice Administration Act 1914)

What this form is for

• • Use when you want to have a recognizance formally discharged
• • Only use for recognizances under the Probation Of Offenders Act 1907
• • Do not use for other types of court orders or bonds
• • Use after completing all conditions of the recognizance
• • Use before the recognizance period expires

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Applications should be submitted well before the recognizance period expires to allow court processing time. There is no statutory deadline, but courts may reject applications made too close to the expiration date.

Before you submit

• • Complete all sections of the form
• • Include personal details matching the original recognizance
• • Attach evidence of meeting all conditions
• • Verify the correct court office address
• • Include any required fee
• • Keep a copy of the submitted form
• • Check if all parties to the recognizance need to be notified

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the current version of Form 28.7 from the Courts Service
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information
3. 3Gather supporting evidence of compliance
4. 4Submit to the court office where recognizance was entered
5. 5Pay any required fee
6. 6Obtain a receipt or proof of submission
7. 7Wait for court decision and notification

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to recognizances under the Probation of Offenders Act 1907
• • Court approval is not guaranteed even if conditions are met
• • Some courts may require a hearing
• • The form may not be suitable for all types of recognizances