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Form 31A.3 Notice Of Application For An Order For The Restitution Of Property - Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008, S. 87(1)
Form 31A.3 is a Notice of Application for an Order for the Restitution of Property under the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008, s.87(1). It is used when a court or a party seeks the return of assets that were obtained through criminal activity.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 31A.3 Notice Of Application For An Order For The Restitution Of Property - Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008, S. 87(1)
Form 31A.3 is a Notice of Application for an Order for the Restitution of Property under the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008, s.87(1). It is used when a court or a party seeks the return of assets that were obtained through criminal activity.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the conviction order or judgment.
- 2Leaving required supporting documents out
- 3Incorrect property description
- 4Wrong court registry selected
- 5Missing signature or date
Plain English
If you need the court to order someone to give back money, goods or other assets that were linked to a crime, you file this notice. It tells the court why the property should be returned and what you are asking for.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice should be filed as soon as possible after the conviction, and no later than 30 days before the court hearing on restitution, unless the court orders otherwise.
- 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 you need a court‑ordered return of assets linked to a criminal offence.
- Use after a conviction under the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008.
- Do not use for civil recovery claims unrelated to criminal proceedings.
- Use instead of Form 31A.1, which is for a request for a freezing order.
- Applicable to both movable and immovable property.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Request to freeze assets before trial
Freezing prevents dissipation before restitution
✓ Verify that the case is still pre‑trial
Civil claim for damages
Different legal basis, not criminal restitution
✓ Confirm the matter is criminal
International asset recovery
Cross‑border cooperation
✓ Ensure the foreign state has a reciprocal agreement
Form 31A.4 (Mutual Assistance Request)
Deadline or filing window
The notice should be filed as soon as possible after the conviction, and no later than 30 days before the court hearing on restitution, unless the court orders otherwise.
Before you submit
- 1All parties’ full names and addresses entered.
- 2Accurate description of the property (type, value, location).
- 3Reference to the specific conviction or judgment included.
- 4Statutory citation (s.87(1) CJMA 2008) correctly noted.
- 5All required annexes attached (judgment, asset list, valuation).
- 6Form signed and dated by the applicant or authorised solicitor.
- 7Correct court registry selected.
- 8Copy retained for personal records.
- 9If filing online, confirm upload receipt.
How to file this form
- 1Download Form 31A.3 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete the form in black ink or via the e‑filing interface.
- 3Attach the conviction order, asset valuation and any relevant correspondence.
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Submit to the appropriate court registry in person, by post, or through the e‑filing portal.
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or acknowledgment.
- 7Notify any other parties of the filing as required.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not cover civil compensation claims.
- 2Only applicable where the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008 is invoked.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available in all court locations.
- 4No provision for confidential assets without a separate court order.
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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.3 is currently the latest version (as of 2024) and remains in force. No recent amendments have been published.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2024 version date.
- Confirm the court name and address fields match the filing court.
- Verify the statutory reference (s.87(1) CJMA 2008) is still correct.
- Ensure the attachment checklist includes the latest judgment format.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogue.
- SRCStatutory reference to Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008, s.87(1)not confirmed in official source.
- SRCFiling locations (court registry, e‑filing) inferred from standard Courts Service proceduresnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCDeadline guidance (30 days before hearing) inferred from typical court practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCAttachment requirements and content fields inferred from form namenot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 31A.3 with Form 31A.1 (freezing order).
Unclear whether to list the market value or the purchase price of the property.
Uncertainty about which court registry to use for cross‑border cases.
Assuming the form can be used for civil debt recovery.
Forgetting to attach the original judgment or conviction order.
Using an outdated version of the form downloaded from a third‑party site.
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