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

Form 28.7 is a Notice of Application for Discharge of a Recognisance under the Probation of Offenders Act 1907 (as amended). It is used when a person wants the court to release them from a recognisance – a financial guarantee tied to a sentence.

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

Form 28.7 is a Notice of Application for Discharge of a Recognisance under the Probation of Offenders Act 1907 (as amended). It is used when a person wants the court to release them from a recognisance – a financial guarantee tied to a sentence.

It records the applicant’s details, the recognisance amount, reasons for discharge, and any supporting evidence.

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  • 1The most common mistake is forgetting to include the recognisance reference number.
  • 2Leaving the recognisance reference number blank
  • 3Submitting without supporting evidence
  • 4Sending to the wrong court registry
  • 5Missing the judge‑set deadline

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If you were ordered to pay a sum of money as part of a probation order and you think you should be let off that promise, you fill out this form. It tells the court why you believe the recognisance should be cancelled.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: File it as soon as you decide to seek discharge, typically before the next court date or within any time limit set by the judge.
  • Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
  • Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Proceedings

3 items

Title of Proceedings

The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.

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Record Number

The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.

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Court and Office

The court and the office where the document is being filed.

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Substance

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Relief or Information Sought

What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.

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Grounds and Exhibits

The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.

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Execution

1 items

Signature, Jurat or Service Details

Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.

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Form 28.7 is the current version as of 2024; no major revisions have been announced recently.

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Quick Facts

The person named in the recognisance (or their legal representative) must file this form.
It records the applicant’s details, the recognisance amount, reasons for discharge, and any supporting evidence.
File it as soon as you decide to seek discharge, typically before the next court date or within any time limit set by the judge.
Submit the completed form to the District Court or Circuit Court registry that issued the recognisance, either by post, in person, or via the Courts Service e-filing portal if available.
A correct, timely application can avoid a breach of recognisance and possible financial penalties; errors or delays may lead to the recognisance remaining in force.
1. Download Form 28.7 from the Courts Service website. 2. Fill in your personal details, recognisance reference, and amount. 3. Explain clearly why you seek discharge and attach any supporting documents (e.g., proof of payment, changed circumstances). 4. Sign and date the form. 5. Send it to the appropriate court registry, keeping a copy for your records.

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21/10/25

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