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Form 18.8 – Certificate Of Consent To Bail
This is Form 18.8, the Certificate Of Consent To Bail, issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. You use this form when a party involved in court proceedings agrees to certain conditions set for bail.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 18.8 – Certificate Of Consent To Bail
This is Form 18.8, the Certificate Of Consent To Bail, issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. You use this form when a party involved in court proceedings agrees to certain conditions set for bail.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to include the unique case/file number from the relevant court session.
- 2Omitting the correct Court Name (e.g., District vs. Circuit)
- 3Failing to sign/date the consent section
- 4Incorrectly listing the Bail Conditions agreed upon
- 5Submitting it to the wrong local Courts Service office
Plain English
Simply put, this document confirms that someone has agreed to be bailed and accepts the rules attached to that bail. It acts as official proof within the Irish courts that consent was given willingly by the person or their representative.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no single universal deadline, but it must generally be submitted promptly after bail is granted by the judge or magistrate.
- 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
- Use this form when someone involved in court agrees to be bailed.
- It confirms a specific party consents to the conditions set for their release.
- This is used after bail has been granted or proposed by the Court.
- Do not use this if the consent is conditional on another action; state that clearly instead.
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Use this form or another form?
Bail Application (General)
Use this when applying for bail, but haven't formally agreed to conditions yet
✓ Check if your application requires a separate consent section.
Waiver of Bail Conditions
If you are agreeing to *give up* some rights tied to the bail terms
✓ Check the specific wording on the court order.
Notice of Bail Hearing
Use this when notifying others about the date where bail will be decided or agreed upon
✓ Ensure all relevant parties are named.
Deadline or filing window
There is no single universal deadline, but it must generally be submitted promptly after bail is granted by the judge or magistrate.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure every required signature line is completed (including court officials).
- 2Verify that the name of the party consenting to bail is spelled correctly.
- 3Confirm all specific bail conditions listed match the Court Order exactly.
- 4Check that the date of consent is current and legible.
- 5Make sure you have included a copy of the original Bail Order/Decision.
How to file this form
- 1Fill out all sections clearly using black ink.
- 2Sign and date the form where indicated by the Courts Service.
- 3Attach relevant court documents (like the bail application).
- 4Submit the completed Form 18.8 to the appropriate Court office or via the online portal.
- 5Keep a copy for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form only confirms consent; it does not guarantee bail will be granted.
- 2The specific type of bail (e.g., standard, conditional) must be noted elsewhere on the form or in accompanying documents.
- 3It is not a substitute for the official Court Order itself.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: There may be different versions depending on the Circuit vs. District Court.
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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 for updated branding/logo from the Courts Service of Ireland.
- Review if there have been changes to the mandatory fields requiring signatures.
- Confirm the exact wording used for 'Consent To Bail' has not changed.
- Verify the designated section for listing bail conditions is still present and clear.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 17/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCForm Name: Certificate Of Consent To Bail
- SRCForm Number: Form 18.8
- SRCContext: Agreement to bail terms in Irish court proceedings
Common confusion points
Confusing it with merely *applying* for bail instead of *consenting* to it.
Not knowing which specific court office needs the physical form submitted.
Assuming the signature of one person covers all parties involved in the case.
Failing to list the exact conditions agreed upon (e.g., 'must report weekly').
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