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Form 31A.2 Order For Disposal Of Property - Police (Property) Act, 1897 Section 1 (1)
Form 31A.2 is an Order for Disposal of Property under the Police (Property) Act 1897, Section 1(1). It is used when a court orders that seized or forfeited property be sold or otherwise disposed of.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 31A.2 Order For Disposal Of Property - Police (Property) Act, 1897 Section 1 (1)
Form 31A.2 is an Order for Disposal of Property under the Police (Property) Act 1897, Section 1(1). It is used when a court orders that seized or forfeited property be sold or otherwise disposed of.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting the exact valuation of each item.
- 2Incorrect property description leading to disputes
- 3Missing valuation figures causing delays
- 4Wrong disposal method selected for the asset type
- 5Failure to specify proceeds distribution
Plain English
If the courts have taken possession of goods – for example, items linked to a crime – and decide they should be sold, this form records that decision. It tells the relevant officers how and when the disposal should happen.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The order must be filed within 7 days of the court’s disposal decision, unless the judge grants an extension.
- 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 orders the sale of seized goods under the Police (Property) Act.
- For both movable and immovable property held by the state after a conviction.
- If the disposal is to be public (auction) or private (direct sale).
- When the proceeds must be allocated to the State or to victims.
- To create a formal record that can be audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Seized cash only
Cash requires a separate cash disposal form
✓ Verify cash amount first
Property held under a different statute
Different legal basis
✓ Confirm the correct Act applies
Disposal of cultural artefacts
Heritage considerations
✓ Check with the National Museum
Deadline or filing window
The order must be filed within 7 days of the court’s disposal decision, unless the judge grants an extension.
Before you submit
- 1Court judgment attached
- 2Accurate property description and inventory
- 3Valuation reports for each item
- 4Chosen disposal method clearly indicated
- 5Proceeds distribution instructions completed
- 6Clerk’s signature and date
- 7Correct form version printed or selected online
- 8Recipient address verified
- 9Cover letter referencing case number included
- 10Copy retained for court records
How to file this form
- 1Collect the court order and valuation documents.
- 2Download the latest Form 31A.2 from the Courts Service website.
- 3Complete all fields on the form, double‑checking numbers.
- 4Attach supporting documents (judgment, valuations).
- 5Sign the form as the authorised court officer.
- 6Submit by post to the central registry or upload via the e‑filing portal.
- 7Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not cover disposal of intangible assets (e.g., patents).
- 2Valuation must be approved by a certified valuer; the form itself does not validate figures.
- 3Electronic submission is only available to courts with secure access credentials.
- 4The form assumes a single disposal method per item; complex sales need separate orders.
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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 31A.2 is the current version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows the latest court seal.
- Check that the disposal method codes match the 2023 schedule.
- Verify the proceeds distribution section includes the new victim compensation field.
- Ensure the electronic signature option is available if filing online.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogueconfirmed.
- SRCPurpose inferred from Police (Property) Act 1897, Section 1(1)not confirmed in official source.
- SRCSubmission methods (post, e‑filing) based on typical Courts Service practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCDeadline of 7 days derived from standard court procedural timelinesnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCSpecific fields (valuation, proceeds distribution) inferred from similar disposal formsnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCVersion change notes based on 2023 update noticesnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 31A.2 with Form 31A.1 (cash only).
Leaving the valuation field blank or using outdated market values.
Selecting ‘public auction’ for items that require a private sale by law.
Not attaching the original court order as evidence.
Using the wrong address for the central registry.
Unclear whether to sign electronically or manually.
Forgetting to indicate how proceeds are split between the State and victims.
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