Form 23.5 – Recovery Order - Fines (Payment And Recovery) Act 2014, Section 8(1)

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.

Use this form or another form?

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

• • Ensure all fields related to the fine details are fully completed.
• • Verify that the amount being recovered matches the original fine notice.
• • Double-check that the specific Act (Payment And Recovery (Fines) Act 2014) is cited correctly.
• • Confirm the correct section (8(1)) is entered for the order type.
• • Attach copies of the underlying fine notices or court judgment orders.
• • Sign and date the form where indicated.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all sections of Form 23.5 clearly and legibly.
2. 2Gather supporting documentation proving the debt exists (the original fine notice).
3. 3Sign and date the form according to the instructions provided on the document.
4. 4Submit the completed form to the relevant Courts Service of Ireland office or via their designated online portal.
5. 5Keep a copy for your own records.

Known limitations

• • The form itself does not guarantee the fine will be successfully recovered; it only creates the order.
• • Not 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.
• • If multiple fines are being recovered, check if there is a specific annex or multi-fine version of Form 23.5 available.