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Form 38.25 Order - Criminal Justice (Money Laundering And Terrorist Financing) Act 2010, Section 20
Form 38.25 is a court order template used under Section 20 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010. It is issued by the Courts Service of Ireland when a judge orders a person or entity to comply with anti‑money‑laundering obligations.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 38.25 Order - Criminal Justice (Money Laundering And Terrorist Financing) Act 2010, Section 20
Form 38.25 is a court order template used under Section 20 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010. It is issued by the Courts Service of Ireland when a judge orders a person or entity to comply with anti‑money‑laundering obligations.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is missing the deadline set in the order.
- 2Missing the court‑set deadline
- 3Submitting incomplete or illegible information
- 4Sending the form to the wrong court address
- 5Failing to attach required supporting documents
Plain English
This is the paper a judge signs to tell someone they must give information or take action under Ireland's money‑laundering law. You’ll see it if you’re being investigated or if a court has ordered you to freeze assets, provide records, or similar.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The order will state a specific number of days (often 14‑30) from service; that is the hard deadline for filing Form 38.25.
- 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 have been served with a Section 20 order under the Money Laundering Act.
- When the court requires a written response confirming compliance steps.
- When you need to provide the court with documents or information it has requested.
- Instead of informal letters or emails to the court.
- When the order specifies that the response must be filed using Form 38.25.
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Use this form or another form?
General court notice
For non‑money‑laundering matters
✓ Verify the relevant legislation
Application for extension of time
When you cannot meet the deadline
✓ Seek court approval first
Financial disclosure request
Separate from Section 20 orders
✓ Use only if the court orders a disclosure
Deadline or filing window
The order will state a specific number of days (often 14‑30) from service; that is the hard deadline for filing Form 38.25.
Before you submit
- 1Read the entire court order.
- 2Match the court reference number on the form.
- 3Complete all fields in block letters.
- 4Attach every document requested in the order.
- 5Sign and date the form.
- 6Check the delivery address or e‑filing portal details.
- 7Make a dated copy for your records.
- 8Confirm postage or upload receipt.
- 9Verify that the deadline has not passed.
How to file this form
- 1Gather the original court order and any supporting documents.
- 2Complete Form 38.25 as instructed.
- 3Attach the required documents.
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Choose the submission method (post, hand‑delivery, e‑filing).
- 6Send or deliver the package before the deadline.
- 7Retain proof of delivery.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to Section 20 orders under the 2010 Act.
- 2Does not cover requests outside the money‑laundering context.
- 3Electronic submission may not be available for all courts.
- 4No guidance on how to appeal the order within the form.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the latest issue date.
- Confirm the court reference number matches the order you received.
- Verify that the required supporting documents list is up to date.
- Ensure the signature block includes the latest statutory wording.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland publication list.
- SRCSection 20 reference inferred from Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010.
- SRCSubmission methods based on typical Courts Service e‑filing and postal processes.
- SRCDeadline expectations derived from standard court order practice.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact field names and layout of Form 38.25.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: availability of e‑filing for this specific form.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 38.25 with other 38 series forms.
Assuming the deadline is the same as the order date instead of the service date.
Leaving the signature block blank or using a digital signature not accepted by the court.
Sending the form to the wrong department within the court.
Failing to attach all documents listed in the order.
Using an older printed version of the form.
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