Form 23.3 – Notice To Attend Court - Fines (Payment And Recovery) Act 2014, Section 7(4) / 11(3) / 16(4)

What this form is for

• • Use this form when court action targets a fine payment or recovery.
• • It is specifically required for notices related to Section 7(4), 11(3), or 16(4) of the Act.
• • Use this instead of a general summons if the notice relates directly to fine recovery procedures.
• • This form signals that the Courts Service is actively pursuing payment under the specified sections.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The deadline to attend is set by the date listed on Form 23.3 itself. Always check if there are specific deadlines for payment mentioned alongside the attendance requirement.

Before you submit

• • All required fields (Name, Address, Fine Amount) must be fully completed.
• • The date the notice is issued must be accurately filled in.
• • If serving multiple parties, ensure all names are spelled correctly.
• • Verify that the specific section of the Fines Act being invoked matches the case details.
• • Signatures authorizing the issuance must be present (Courts Service personnel).
• • Check for any pre-printed reference numbers from the relevant court.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all sections of Form 23.3 clearly and legibly.
2. 2Obtain necessary authorizing signatures from the Courts Service staff.
3. 3Attach supporting documentation, such as the original fine order or judgment.
4. 4Submit the completed form to the relevant Court Office handling the case.
5. 5Retain a signed copy of Form 23.3 for your own records.

Known limitations

• • The form itself does not guarantee payment; it only notifies that recovery action is being taken.
• • Not confirmed in official source: It does not specify which court jurisdiction this notice applies to without further context.
• • If the fine relates to a specific CRO filing, another document might be required alongside Form 23.3.
• • The validity of the notice depends on proper service according to Irish rules.