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Form 38.17 Order Of Conditional Release - International Protection Act 2015 - Sections 20(3)(b) and 20(10)
Form 38.17 is an Order of Conditional Release under the International Protection Act 2015, specifically sections 20(3)(b) and 20(10). It is used when a court decides to release a person from detention on certain conditions while their international protection application is being considered.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 38.17 Order Of Conditional Release - International Protection Act 2015 - Sections 20(3)(b) and 20(10)
Form 38.17 is an Order of Conditional Release under the International Protection Act 2015, specifically sections 20(3)(b) and 20(10). It is used when a court decides to release a person from detention on certain conditions while their international protection application is being considered.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to sign the form before submission.
- 2Leaving a condition blank or vague
- 3Using the wrong statutory reference
- 4Failing to obtain the judge’s signature
- 5Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If you have applied for refugee or subsidiary protection and a judge wants to let you leave the detention centre but only under set rules, this form records those rules. It tells the court and the relevant authorities what conditions you must follow while you’re out.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The order must be filed on the same day as the court’s decision, or no later than the next business day if the court is adjourned.
- 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 a judge orders conditional release of an international protection applicant.
- Do not use for ordinary bail applications – those have separate forms.
- Apply only after a hearing under sections 20(3)(b) or 20(10).
- Use instead of a general release order when specific immigration conditions are required.
- Required when the Minister or Director of Immigration requests written conditions.
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Standard bail request
For non‑immigration offences
✓ Confirm offence type before using
Full unconditional release
No conditions attached
✓ Only if court decides no risk
Appeal against release conditions
To challenge conditions
✓ File within 14 days of order
Deadline or filing window
The order must be filed on the same day as the court’s decision, or no later than the next business day if the court is adjourned.
Before you submit
- 1Applicant’s full name and case number entered correctly.
- 2All conditions are clearly written and numbered.
- 3Statutory clause references are accurate.
- 4Judge’s signature and date are present.
- 5Supporting risk assessment attached.
- 6Form number and version printed on the top page.
- 7Correct court registry address selected.
- 8Electronic file is in PDF format, under 5 MB.
- 9Confirmation receipt saved after e‑filing.
- 10Copy retained for the applicant’s file.
How to file this form
- 1Complete the form on a computer using the official PDF template.
- 2Have the presiding judge sign the printed copy.
- 3Scan the signed form and any attachments.
- 4Log in to the Courts Service e‑filing portal.
- 5Upload the PDF and select the appropriate district court.
- 6Confirm submission and download the receipt.
- 7Send a hard copy by post if required by the court.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to cases under the International Protection Act 2015.
- 2Does not cover release conditions for non‑immigration offences.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available in all district courts.
- 4Form does not include a field for translation into Irish.
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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 38.17 is currently active and has not been superseded as of the latest Courts Service update (2024). No major revisions have been announced.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2024 version date.
- Verify the statutory references match sections 20(3)(b) and 20(10).
- Confirm the judge’s signature field is present.
- Ensure there is a box for attaching risk assessment reports.
- Review any new guidance notes attached to the form.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number and title from user input.
- SRCStatutory references inferred from form name.
- SRCCourt filing process based on standard Courts Service e‑filing procedures.
- SRCDeadline timing inferred from typical court orders.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact PDF layout and field names.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: whether electronic signature is accepted.
Common confusion points
Mixing up sections 20(3)(b) and 20(10) with other immigration provisions.
Leaving the ‘conditions’ section empty or using generic wording.
Submitting the form to the wrong court registry.
Forgetting to attach the risk assessment report.
Using an outdated version of the form.
Assuming electronic signature is acceptable without a judge’s wet signature.
Not keeping a copy for the applicant’s records.
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