38.6 Notice Of Application For An Order Authorising The Further Detention Of Cash Seized - Criminal Justice Act 1994, Section 38 (As Amended By Section 20, Proceeds Of Crime (Amendment) Act 2005)

What this form is for

• • Use when you need to extend detention of seized cash beyond the initial period.
• • Do not use for non‑cash assets – separate forms exist for other property.
• • If the cash is to be forfeited, a different forfeiture application form is required.
• • When the original seizure order is still valid, no further application is needed.
• • Apply before the expiry date shown on the original seizure order.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The application must be lodged before the expiry date shown on the original seizure order, typically within 30 days of that date.

Before you submit

• • Original seizure order attached
• • Exact cash amount and denominations listed
• • Clear justification for extra detention
• • All supporting investigation reports included
• • Form signed by an authorised officer
• • Correct court registry address used
• • Copy retained for internal records
• • If filing electronically, PDF is searchable and under 10 MB
• • Cover letter referencing case number included
• • Confirmation of receipt obtained from the court

How to file this form

1. 1Collect original seizure documentation and cash inventory.
2. 2Complete Form 38.6 with accurate case details.
3. 3Attach all supporting evidence and justification.
4. 4Sign the form as the authorised officer.
5. 5Deliver the form to the appropriate court registry or upload via e‑filing.
6. 6Obtain and file the court’s acknowledgement of receipt.
7. 7Monitor for any further directions from the judge.

Known limitations

• • Form only applies to cash; other proceeds require different forms.
• • Only the State (DPP, Gardaí, Revenue) may submit this form.
• • Electronic filing may not be available in all district courts.
• • The form does not grant forfeiture – a separate order is needed.