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Form 23.2 – Notice Of Imposition Of Fine / Penalty
This is the official notice used by the Courts Service of Ireland when a fine or penalty has been imposed. You use Form 23.2 when you need to formally notify someone about these financial penalties decided in court.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 23.2 – Notice Of Imposition Of Fine / Penalty
This is the official notice used by the Courts Service of Ireland when a fine or penalty has been imposed. You use Form 23.2 when you need to formally notify someone about these financial penalties decided in court.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Don't forget to specify *which* court imposed the penalty!
- 2Omitting the case number entirely
- 3Incorrectly stating the amount of the fine
- 4Failing to name the imposing court
- 5Not providing the full details of the penalty reason
Plain English
Think of this as the paperwork that tells people they owe money due to a court decision. It officially records that a fine or penalty has been set against an individual or entity. This form is key for tracking those debts through the Irish legal system.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The submission timing is usually tied directly to the date the fine was formally ordered by the judge. Always check if there are any specific deadlines related to appeals or payment plans.
- 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 a court has decided someone owes a specific fine or penalty.
- It serves as the formal notification to the recipient that the penalty is imposed.
- Select this if you are notifying someone about a monetary sanction, not just a warning.
- This notice confirms the details of the financial obligation set by the Courts Service.
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Use this form or another form?
Fine/Penalty decided in District Court
This is the standard notification for fines imposed at that level.
✓ Check if it's a summary or full notice.
Warning issued, but no specific fine amount yet
Use this if you are pre-notifying before the final order.
✓ Confirm the court has made an order.
Penalty imposed by Circuit Court
While 23.2 is standard, check for a specific Circuit Court variation.
✓ Ensure the court name matches exactly.
Not sure if it's a fine or just costs
Check the court order itself to confirm 'Fine' vs 'Costs'.
✓ Verify the exact terminology used by the judge.
Deadline or filing window
The submission timing is usually tied directly to the date the fine was formally ordered by the judge. Always check if there are any specific deadlines related to appeals or payment plans.
Before you submit
- 1The recipient's full name is clearly written.
- 2The exact amount of the fine or penalty is stated.
- 3The specific court that imposed the penalty is named.
- 4A clear date for payment/compliance is provided (if applicable).
- 5All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are completed.
- 6You have signed and dated the form.
How to file this form
- 1Fill in all sections of Form 23.2 completely.
- 2Sign the document where indicated by the Courts Service.
- 3Date the notice clearly.
- 4Submit the completed form to the relevant court office or via the designated online portal.
- 5Keep a copy for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form only notifies; it does not automatically enforce payment. Enforcement requires further action.
- 2It is primarily a notification tool, not a judgment itself. The underlying order is the judgment.
- 3The specific jurisdiction (e.g., local vs circuit) must be noted on the form for correct processing.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: It does not specify how to appeal directly from this notice.
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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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This is the official notice from the Courts Service of Ireland regarding a fine or penalty. It remains the standard document for formally communicating these financial penalties.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date of issue on the form for currency.
- Verify the specific title wording (e.g., 'Notice Of Imposition OF Fine/Penalty').
- Confirm if there are new fields related to electronic service.
- Look for any updated references to Revenue Online Service payment methods.
- Ensure the Courts Service branding and logo are current.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: Form 23.2
- SRCPurpose: Formal notification of financial sanction.
- SRCContext: Used when a fine or penalty has been imposed in Irish courts.
Common confusion points
Confusing it with a simple 'Warning Letter'—this is an official imposition notice.
Forgetting to include the specific Court name where the penalty was set.
Assuming the fine amount listed is the final figure; check for penalties/interest added later.
Not knowing whether to send it via post or through the CRO portal (if applicable).
Mistaking 'Fine' for 'Penalty'; while often used interchangeably, context matters.
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