Affidavit for Refund of Deposits – Office of the Accountant of the Courts of Justice

What this form is for

• • Use this form specifically for refund requests related to court deposits
• • Only for refunds handled by the Office of the Accountant of the Courts of Justice
• • When you've completed any court proceedings that required the deposit
• • For deposits made directly to the court system
• • Not for refunds related to court fees or fines

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no specific deadline for submitting this form, but it should be submitted as soon as possible after becoming entitled to the refund to avoid unnecessary delays.

Before you submit

• • Complete all sections of the affidavit form
• • Include accurate deposit reference numbers
• • Attach supporting documentation proving entitlement
• • Ensure the form is properly witnessed and signed
• • Check that your contact details are current
• • Verify the correct office address for submission
• • Make a copy of the completed form for your records
• • Include any required identification documents

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct version of the affidavit form from the Courts Service website
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about your deposit
3. 3Have the affidavit witnessed by an authorized person (commissioner for oaths or notary public)
4. 4Gather all supporting documentation proving your entitlement to the refund
5. 5Submit the completed and witnessed affidavit to the Office of the Accountant of the Courts of Justice
6. 6Keep a copy of your submission and any receipt provided

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to deposits made to the Courts Service of Ireland
• • Processing times may vary depending on court caseload
• • Refunds may be subject to verification processes
• • Not all deposits may be eligible for refund
• • The form must be properly witnessed to be valid