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Form No. 25  Court of Appeal - Criminal - Information of Surety for Arrest of *Appellant/*Applicant

Form No. 25 is a Court of Appeal criminal form used to provide information about a surety who will be responsible for the arrest of an appellant or applicant. It is filed when a surety is required as part of bail or arrest conditions in a Court of Appeal criminal case.

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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 25  Court of Appeal - Criminal - Information of Surety for Arrest of *Appellant/*Applicant

Form No. 25 is a Court of Appeal criminal form used to provide information about a surety who will be responsible for the arrest of an appellant or applicant. It is filed when a surety is required as part of bail or arrest conditions in a Court of Appeal criminal case.

It captures the surety’s name, address, occupation, financial standing, and a declaration that they accept responsibility for the appellant’s arrest.

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  • 1The most common mistake is forgetting the surety’s signature, which invalidates the form.
  • 2Leaving mandatory fields blank
  • 3Providing outdated address or financial details
  • 4Failing to obtain the surety’s signature
  • 5Submitting after the bail hearing deadline

Plain English

If a person is being released on bail for a criminal appeal, the court may ask for a surety – someone who promises to ensure the person shows up. This form records the surety’s details so the court can keep track of who is acting as guarantor.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: The form is filed at the same time the court orders a surety, usually before the appellant is released on bail or after an appeal hearing.
  • Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
  • Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Proceedings

3 items

Title of Proceedings

The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.

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Record Number

The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.

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Court and Office

The court and the office where the document is being filed.

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Substance

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Relief or Information Sought

What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.

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Grounds and Exhibits

The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.

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Execution

1 items

Signature, Jurat or Service Details

Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.

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Form No. 25 is currently the latest version (as of 2024). No recent amendments have been announced, but always check the Courts Service website for updates before filing.

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Quick Facts

The applicant (or their legal representative) must complete the form and the surety must sign it.
It captures the surety’s name, address, occupation, financial standing, and a declaration that they accept responsibility for the appellant’s arrest.
The form is filed at the same time the court orders a surety, usually before the appellant is released on bail or after an appeal hearing.
Submit the completed form to the Court of Appeal registry in person or by post to the relevant court address. Some courts now accept electronic copies via the Courts Service portal.
Accurate surety information lets the court enforce bail conditions. Errors can lead to the bail being refused or the surety being held liable for non‑compliance.
1. Download Form No. 25 from the Courts Service website or collect a hard copy at the court. 2. Fill in the appellant/applicant details, then the surety’s personal and financial information. 3. Have the surety sign and date the declaration. 4. Attach any supporting documents (e.g., proof of income). 5. Deliver the form to the Court of Appeal registry before the bail hearing or release date.

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