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Form 38.2 Order To Inspect And Copy Entries In Books - Bankers Books Evidence Act, 1879 Section 7
Form 38.2 is an Order to Inspect and Copy Entries in Bankers' Books under Section 7 of the Bankers' Books Evidence Act 1879. It is used when a court or a party needs official access to a bank's records for legal proceedings.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 38.2 Order To Inspect And Copy Entries In Books - Bankers Books Evidence Act, 1879 Section 7
Form 38.2 is an Order to Inspect and Copy Entries in Bankers' Books under Section 7 of the Bankers' Books Evidence Act 1879. It is used when a court or a party needs official access to a bank's records for legal proceedings.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting the exact court order reference, which leads to a rejected application.
- 2Leaving the bank name or branch incomplete
- 3Missing the court order reference number
- 4Requesting overly broad date ranges
- 5Failing to sign the form as required
Plain English
If you are involved in a court case and need to see what a bank wrote in its ledgers, you request this form. It tells the bank you have permission to look at, copy, and use those entries as evidence.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The order should be served on the bank within 14 days of the court’s grant, unless the court specifies a different period.
- 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 you need a court‑approved inspection of a bank’s ledger.
- When the bank has refused voluntary production of the records.
- When the request is part of a civil or criminal proceeding.
- When the required entries are covered by Section 7 of the 1879 Act.
- When you have a written court order or are applying for one.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
No court order yet
Used to request the court’s permission first
✓ Verify you have a draft judgment before filing
Form 38.1 Application for Order to Inspect
Bank voluntarily provides records
Use a standard request letter
✓ Confirm receipt in writing
Request for electronic copies only
Specific to digital extraction
✓ Ensure the bank supports e‑delivery
Form 38.3 Electronic Copy Request
Deadline or filing window
The order should be served on the bank within 14 days of the court’s grant, unless the court specifies a different period.
Before you submit
- 1Case number matches the court file.
- 2Bank name, branch, and account details are accurate.
- 3Exact dates and types of entries are clearly listed.
- 4Court order reference is included and legible.
- 5Form is signed by an authorised solicitor or court officer.
- 6Supporting court order attached.
- 7Correct court registry address selected.
- 8Copy retained for personal records.
- 9If posting, use recorded delivery.
How to file this form
- 1Download Form 38.2 from courts.ie or collect a hard copy at the registry.
- 2Complete all fields in black ink or via the e‑Filing system.
- 3Attach the original court order or judgment.
- 4Obtain the required signature(s).
- 5Submit the form in person, by post, or through the e‑Filing portal.
- 6Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the court.
- 7Notify your solicitor and the opposing party of the filing.
Known limitations
- 1Only applies to banks covered by the 1879 Act; not for credit unions or non‑bank financial institutions.
- 2Does not guarantee the bank will produce the records within a set timeframe.
- 3Limited to the entries specified; broader requests need a separate order.
- 4The form cannot be used for overseas banks without additional jurisdictional orders.
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
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 38.2 is currently the active version used by all Irish courts. No recent amendments have been announced as of 2026.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the latest year (2024‑2026).
- Confirm the court registry address matches the current location.
- Verify the signature field includes space for a solicitor’s practising certificate number.
- Ensure the section reference still reads ‘Bankers' Books Evidence Act 1879 – Section 7’.
- Look for any new guidance notes attached to the form download page.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from the user prompt.
- SRCAgency identified as Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS).
- SRCBankers' Books Evidence Act 1879 Section 7 reference inferred from form name.
- SRCProcedural steps based on typical Irish court filing practice.
- SRCSpecific deadlines and submission methods not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 38.2 with Form 38.1 (application for order).
Assuming the bank will comply without a court order.
Leaving the date range too vague, leading to a partial grant.
Not attaching the supporting court judgment.
Sending the form to the wrong district court.
Failing to indicate whether physical or electronic copies are needed.
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