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Form 38.19 Order Varying*Revoking*Adding*A Condition Of Release-International Protection Act 2015-Sections 20(5) and 20(10)
Form 38.19 is a court order used to vary, revoke or add a condition of release under the International Protection Act 2015, sections 20(5) and 20(10). It is filed when a judge needs to change the terms of a person's release from detention.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 38.19 Order Varying*Revoking*Adding*A Condition Of Release-International Protection Act 2015-Sections 20(5) and 20(10)
Form 38.19 is a court order used to vary, revoke or add a condition of release under the International Protection Act 2015, sections 20(5) and 20(10). It is filed when a judge needs to change the terms of a person's release from detention.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting the judge’s signature, which invalidates the order.
- 2Leaving the legal citation blank or incorrect
- 3Missing the signature of the presiding judge
- 4Submitting the form after the new condition has already taken effect
- 5Attaching the wrong supporting document
Plain English
If someone has been released on a condition and the court decides that condition should be changed, cancelled or a new one added, this form records that decision. It is a formal way to tell the relevant authorities about the new release terms.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The order should be filed before the revised condition is to be enforced{ not confirmed in official source
- 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 bail condition needs to be altered after release
- When a condition of release is to be completely revoked
- When a new condition must be added under the International Protection Act
- When the court orders a change due to new risk information
- When the original release order was issued under sections 20(5) or 20(10) of the Act
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Use this form or another form?
Changing a non‑International Protection bail condition
Different statutory basis
✓ Verify the Act cited
Extending the duration of a release order
Time‑related amendment
✓ Confirm expiry dates
Appealing a release condition
Appeals process
✓ Use only after a decision is made
Deadline or filing window
The order should be filed before the revised condition is to be enforced{ not confirmed in official source
Before you submit
- 1Case number matches the original release order
- 2All sections of the form are filled in
- 3Correct Act sections (20(5) or 20(10)) are cited
- 4Judge’s signature and seal are present
- 5Supporting documents attached
- 6Date of filing is today or earlier than the effective date
- 7Form is printed on A4 paper if submitting by post
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form 38.19 from courts.ie
- 2Complete the form in black ink or via the e‑filing portal
- 3Attach any risk assessment or immigration documents
- 4Obtain the judge’s signature and seal
- 5Submit electronically or post to the Central Office address
Known limitations
- 1Only applies to release conditions under the International Protection Act 2015
- 2Cannot be used for ordinary bail variations
- 3Electronic submission may not be available for all courts
- 4No automatic confirmation of receipt; follow up by phone if needed
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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 38.19 is currently active and unchanged as of the latest Courts Service update in 2024. No recent amendments have been announced.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2024 version date
- Confirm the sections cited are still 20(5) and 20(10)
- Verify the e‑filing option is available for this form
- Ensure the signature block includes space for a judge’s seal
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from user input
- SRCIssuing agency identified as Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCInternational Protection Act 2015 sections 20(5) and 20(10) referenced in form name
- SRCSubmission channels inferred from typical Courts Service practice
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact deadline timing
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: availability of e‑filing for this specific form
Common confusion points
Mixing up sections 20(5) and 20(10) of the Act
Leaving the ‘new condition’ description blank
Submitting after the new condition has already been applied
Using the form for non‑International Protection cases
Forgetting to attach the risk assessment report
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