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Form 31A.1 Notice Of Application For An Order For The Disposal Of Property - Police (Property) Act, 1897 - Section 1 (1)
This is a formal notification used within the Courts Service of Ireland system. It specifically relates to applying for an order under Section 1 (1) of the Police (Property) Act, 1897. You use this when you need the court to officially approve how property should be sold or dealt with.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 31A.1 Notice Of Application For An Order For The Disposal Of Property - Police (Property) Act, 1897 - Section 1 (1)
This is a formal notification used within the Courts Service of Ireland system. It specifically relates to applying for an order under Section 1 (1) of the Police (Property) Act, 1897. You use this when you need the court to officially approve how property should be sold or dealt with.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to reference the specific section (Section 1 (1)) on the form itself.
- 2Incorrectly citing the Police (Property) Act, 1897.
- 3Failing to detail the specific property being disposed of.
- 4Submitting it without clear justification for the application.
- 5Not routing the form to the correct local court office within Ireland.
Plain English
Think of this as telling the Irish courts: 'We want permission to sell/get rid of some stuff.' This form triggers the process for getting that official court approval under old police law. It's a key step before any major disposal happens.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no universal deadline listed here; submission timing depends entirely on when the property needs disposal. It must be filed before any action that requires court sanction takes place.
- 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
- You need this form when property is held by police and needs official court approval for disposal.
- Use it specifically to initiate an application under Section 1 (1) of the Police (Property) Act, 1897.
- Do not use this if you are just reporting lost property; this is for seeking a formal disposal order.
- This form signals your intent to the court regarding how seized or held property should be dealt with.
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General Property Dispute
If you are arguing over who owns the property, this might be needed instead.
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Property Sale Notice (General)
Use this if the sale itself has already been agreed upon but needs formal notice to the court.
✓ See if your application is for approval or announcement.
CRO Forms (e.g., Form A1)
If the property relates directly to a company registered with CRO, you might need this alongside a CRO form.
✓ Check if the property belongs to a company entity.
Warrant Application
Use this if you are applying for permission to search or seize first; this is for deciding what happens *after* seizure.
✓ Verify if the application is pre-seizure or post-seizure.
Deadline or filing window
There is no universal deadline listed here; submission timing depends entirely on when the property needs disposal. It must be filed before any action that requires court sanction takes place.
Before you submit
- 1The property description is complete and accurate.
- 2You have clearly stated why disposal under Section 1 (1) is necessary.
- 3All required supporting documentation is attached (e.g., seizure records).
- 4Your contact details are current and correct for court correspondence.
- 5The applicant's name/entity is correctly identified as the party seeking the order.
- 6You have paid any associated filing fee, if applicable.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 31A.1 thoroughly.
- 2Gather all evidence supporting your request for disposal.
- 3Sign and date the form where indicated by the Courts Service guidelines.
- 4Submit the completed package to the relevant Court Office or via the designated online portal.
- 5Keep a copy of the filed form for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form only *applies* for an order; it is not the final order itself.
- 2It does not confirm the property's value until the court assesses the application.
- 3The specific court to file in might depend on where the property is physically located (Not confirmed in official source).
- 4Filing this form does not guarantee the court will grant your request.
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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->This is the specific notice required when applying for a court order under Section 1 (1) of the Police (Property) Act, 1897. It remains a key document within the Courts Service of Ireland process.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date stamp on the form header.
- Verify the specific citation: Police (Property) Act, 1897 - Section 1 (1).
- Confirm if there are any new fields regarding Revenue Online Service linkage.
- Look for updates to required attachments listed in the instructions.
- Ensure the form references the correct Courts Service of Ireland division/registry.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 31A.1
- SRCGoverning Legislation: Police (Property) Act, 1897
- SRCSpecific Authority Cited: Section 1 (1)
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The exact required supporting documents.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Disposal' with 'Transfer': Disposal means selling, destroying, or otherwise dealing with it; Transfer is just moving ownership.
Mistaking this for a simple police report: This form *asks* the court to act on the property, it doesn't just record an event.
Not specifying *how* you want the property disposed of (e.g., 'sale by auction', 'donation').
Using the wrong Act/Section reference when a similar police matter exists.
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