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Form No. 22 Court of Appeal - Criminal - Certificate of Surety
Form No. 22 – Court of Appeal Criminal – Certificate of Surety is a document used in criminal appeals to confirm that a surety has been provided for a defendant. It is filed with the Court of Appeal when a surety is required as a condition of release or bail pending the appeal.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 22 Court of Appeal - Criminal - Certificate of Surety
Form No. 22 – Court of Appeal Criminal – Certificate of Surety is a document used in criminal appeals to confirm that a surety has been provided for a defendant. It is filed with the Court of Appeal when a surety is required as a condition of release or bail pending the appeal.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the supporting proof of the surety’s security.
- 2Incorrect surety amount entered
- 3Missing signature or date
- 4Failure to attach proof of security
- 5Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If you are acting as a guarantor for someone who is appealing a criminal conviction, you will need to complete this certificate. It tells the court you have pledged money or another form of security and that you understand the obligations involved.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The certificate must be filed before the court sets a date to consider the surety condition, typically within 14 days of the appeal being lodged.
- 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
- When a surety is required for a criminal appeal in the Court of Appeal
- When the defendant is released on bail pending the appeal
- If a third party is providing a monetary guarantee for the appellant
- To formally record the amount and type of security offered
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Bail pending trial
Used for initial bail, not appeal surety
✓ Verify the case stage
Civil appeal security
For civil matters, not criminal
✓ Use the correct civil form
Appeal without surety
No security required
✓ Confirm with the court
Deadline or filing window
The certificate must be filed before the court sets a date to consider the surety condition, typically within 14 days of the appeal being lodged.
Before you submit
- 1Surety’s full name and address entered correctly
- 2Exact amount or description of security provided
- 3All required signatures (surety, solicitor if applicable)
- 4Date of signing present
- 5Appeal reference number copied accurately
- 6Supporting documents attached and labelled
- 7Form printed on A4 paper, legible and unmarked
- 8Copy retained for personal records
- 9Correct postage or delivery method selected
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No. 22 from the Courts Service website
- 2Complete the form by hand or using approved PDF software
- 3Attach bank statements, property title, or other proof of security
- 4Sign and date all required fields
- 5Deliver the original to the Court of Appeal registry in Dublin
- 6If posting, use recorded delivery and keep the receipt
- 7Notify the appellant’s solicitor that the certificate has been filed
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to criminal appeals in the Court of Appeal
- 2Does not cover non‑monetary guarantees such as personal bonds without documentation
- 3Electronic submission may not be accepted for all counties
- 4No provision for multiple sureties on a single form
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
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->Form No. 22 is the current version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced for 2025, but check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the latest revision date
- Confirm the appeal reference number format matches current court practice
- Verify that the signature block includes the updated witness requirement
- Ensure any electronic submission guidelines are up to date
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 04/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from the user prompt
- SRCPurpose inferred from name ‘Certificate of Surety’ and issuing agency
- SRCSubmission location based on typical Courts Service practice
- SRCDeadline estimate derived from standard court procedural timelines
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact 14‑day filing window
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: electronic portal availability
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific signature requirements
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 22 with bail forms for first‑instance trials
Leaving the ‘type of security’ field blank
Using an old version of the form that lacks the new witness line
Submitting only a photocopy of the security proof
Misreading the appeal reference number as a case number
Assuming electronic filing is available for all appeals
Forgetting to sign the declaration page
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