Form 18.9 – Notification Under Section 5(2)(B) Of The Bail Act 1997

What this form is for

• • Use this when a situation requires notifying the Courts Service under Section 5(2)(B).
• • It is used after specific bail conditions are met or change significantly.
• • Do not use this if you are simply applying for bail; this is for *notifying* about an existing case.
• • Use it when your status moves into the criteria detailed in Section 5(2)(B) of the Act.

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Deadline or filing window

The form should be submitted promptly after the triggering event occurs to avoid administrative delays in the court process.

Before you submit

• • Fill out all mandatory fields clearly (no blanks unless noted).
• • Provide legible signatures where required.
• • Attach all supporting documentation referenced in the form instructions.
• • Ensure the date of notification matches the actual date you are submitting it.
• • Double-check that the details match the file held by your local court office.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete Form 18.9 thoroughly using black ink.
2. 2Gather all relevant case documents (e.g., original bail order, police reports).
3. 3Sign and date the form where indicated.
4. 4Submit the completed package to the appropriate Courts Service office or via the designated online portal.
5. 5Keep a copy of the submitted Form 18.9 for your own records.

Known limitations

• • This form does not guarantee approval; it is only the notification mechanism.
• • The specific details required depend entirely on *why* Section 5(2)(B) applies to you (Not confirmed in official source).
• • Submission method requirements can vary by jurisdiction within Ireland (e.g., Dublin vs. Cork courts).
• • If your case is already under a complex bail regime, this form may need supplementary documentation.