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Form 38.23 Order - Criminal Justice (Money Laundering And Terrorist Financing) Act 2010, Section 17
Form 38.23 is an Order under Section 17 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010. It is used by the Courts Service to record a court‑ordered direction relating to money‑laundering or terrorist‑financing matters.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 38.23 Order - Criminal Justice (Money Laundering And Terrorist Financing) Act 2010, Section 17
Form 38.23 is an Order under Section 17 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010. It is used by the Courts Service to record a court‑ordered direction relating to money‑laundering or terrorist‑financing matters.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to include the exact Section 17 wording from the judge’s decision.
- 2Leaving the case number blank
- 3Mis‑spelling the party’s name
- 4Omitting the statutory reference (Section 17)
- 5Submitting after the court’s deadline
Plain English
This is the paper the court uses when it wants someone to do something specific because of a money‑laundering or terrorist‑financing case. Think of it as the court’s official instruction that must be followed.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The order must be filed with the court registry as soon as practicable after the judge’s decision, typically within 2 working days.
- 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 judge issues a Section 17 order under the Money Laundering Act.
- For criminal cases involving suspected terrorist financing.
- When the order requires a freeze, seizure or reporting obligation.
- If the court directs a third‑party (e.g., a bank) to act on the order.
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General court order
For non‑money‑laundering matters
✓ Verify the legal basis
Application for a freezing order
Specific to asset freezing
✓ Use only if court has not yet issued a Section 17 order
Report of compliance
Post‑order compliance report
✓ Submit after the order is fulfilled
Deadline or filing window
The order must be filed with the court registry as soon as practicable after the judge’s decision, typically within 2 working days.
Before you submit
- 1Case number matches the court docket.
- 2Judge’s name and date are correct.
- 3Exact wording of the Section 17 order is copied.
- 4All parties’ full legal names are entered.
- 5Statutory reference (Section 17, Money Laundering Act 2010) is included.
- 6Clerk’s signature and date are present.
- 7Form version is the latest (2023).
- 8If filing electronically, the file is in PDF/A format.
- 9Submission receipt is saved.
How to file this form
- 1Log into the Courts Service e‑filing portal.
- 2Select ‘Create New Form’ and choose Form 38.23.
- 3Enter case details and copy the judge’s order verbatim.
- 4Attach any supporting documents (e.g., judgment excerpt).
- 5Sign electronically or print, sign, and scan.
- 6Submit and record the confirmation number.
- 7If filing on paper, deliver the signed form to the district court registry.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to Section 17 orders; other sections require different forms.
- 2Electronic filing may not be available for all district courts.
- 3The form does not capture detailed asset descriptions – a separate schedule may be needed.
- 4No provision for multilingual entries; must be in English or 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 38.23 is currently the active version for Section 17 orders. No major revisions have been announced in 2024.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2023 revision date.
- Confirm the Section 17 reference field is present.
- Verify the electronic signature field is available if filing online.
- Ensure the court registry details match the current district court.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number and title taken from user input.
- SRCSection 17 reference inferred from the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010.
- SRCFiling process based on typical Courts Service e‑filing procedures.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact deadline (2 working days).
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: availability of electronic signature field.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific version revision date.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 38.23 with generic court order forms.
Leaving out the exact statutory wording from the judge’s decision.
Using an outdated form version.
Submitting the form without the required clerk’s signature.
Filing electronically when the court only accepts paper copies.
Incorrectly spelling party names, causing enforcement delays.
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