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Form 23.5 – Recovery Order - Fines (Payment And Recovery) Act 2014, Section 8(1)
This is Form 23.5, a Recovery Order related to fines under the Payment And Recovery (Fines) Act 2014, specifically referencing Section 8(1). You use this form when an order needs to be made to recover specific fines.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 23.5 – Recovery Order - Fines (Payment And Recovery) Act 2014, Section 8(1)
This is Form 23.5, a Recovery Order related to fines under the Payment And Recovery (Fines) Act 2014, specifically referencing Section 8(1). You use this form when an order needs to be made to recover specific fines.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure you correctly cite Section 8(1) of the Payment And Recovery (Fines) Act 2014 on the application.
- 2Incorrectly identifying the debtor or creditor parties.
- 3Failing to attach evidence of the original fine order.
- 4Omitting the specific reference to Section 8(1).
- 5Submitting the form without a signature from an authorized party.
Plain English
Think of this as the official paperwork that tells someone they owe money in fine. It formally sets up the process for collecting that outstanding payment through the Courts Service. This document ensures the debt is officially registered for collection.
Submission Date
- Filing date: While there is no universal deadline, submission should happen as soon as the fine becomes payable and recovery action is necessary. Check your case file for specific court-mandated deadlines.
- 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
- You need this form when an existing fine must be officially recovered.
- Use it when referencing Section 8(1) of the Payment And Recovery (Fines) Act 2014.
- This is for formal recovery orders, not just informal requests for payment.
- If a different section or act applies to the fine, check if Form 23.5 is still the correct choice.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Fine unpaid
If the fine relates to another Act (e.g., traffic fines outside this specific Act)
✓ Check the case file first.
Requesting a payment plan
This form creates the formal order, while others might request it.
✓ Ensure you are ordering recovery, not just requesting it.
Fine issued but no order yet
These forms initiate the process; 23.5 finalises the recovery instruction.
✓ Confirm the fine has passed the necessary stages.
Deadline or filing window
While there is no universal deadline, submission should happen as soon as the fine becomes payable and recovery action is necessary. Check your case file for specific court-mandated deadlines.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all fields related to the fine details are fully completed.
- 2Verify that the amount being recovered matches the original fine notice.
- 3Double-check that the specific Act (Payment And Recovery (Fines) Act 2014) is cited correctly.
- 4Confirm the correct section (8(1)) is entered for the order type.
- 5Attach copies of the underlying fine notices or court judgment orders.
- 6Sign and date the form where indicated.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 23.5 clearly and legibly.
- 2Gather supporting documentation proving the debt exists (the original fine notice).
- 3Sign and date the form according to the instructions provided on the document.
- 4Submit the completed form to the relevant Courts Service of Ireland office or via their designated online portal.
- 5Keep a copy for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1The form itself does not guarantee the fine will be successfully recovered; it only creates the order.
- 2Not confirmed in official source: It is unclear if this form can be used to recover fines from a company vs. an individual without further context.
- 3If multiple fines are being recovered, check if there is a specific annex or multi-fine version of Form 23.5 available.
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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 Form 23.5. It deals specifically with making a formal order to recover fines under the Payment And Recovery (Fines) Act 2014. This form applies when recovery action needs to be taken following a fine.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if the specific reference to Section 8(1) remains accurate for the current year.
- Verify any required signature blocks or official stamps have not changed.
- Review the payment method options listed on the form itself.
- Confirm the designated Courts Service of Ireland department receiving the form.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCForm Identifier: Form 23.5
- SRCGoverning Legislation: Payment And Recovery (Fines) Act 2014
- SRCSpecific Provision Referenced: Section 8(1)
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The exact date this version was published.
Common confusion points
People sometimes confuse this form with a simple 'Payment Request' when it is a formal 'Recovery Order'.
Not confirmed in official source: Users might not know which specific local Courts Service office handles the filing.
Mistakes are often made by omitting the exact date the fine was issued.
It can be confusing whether to use this form if the debt has already been sent to Revenue Online Service (ROS) for collection.
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