27.9 Order Of Estreatment / Forfeiture Of Bail Moneys - Bail Act 1997 Section 9(9) (Inserted By Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, Section 48)

What this form is for

• • Use when bail money is to be kept permanently under Section 9(9).
• • Use after a court hearing where the defendant breached bail conditions.
• • Do not use for partial returns – a different bail return form applies.
• • Use only for criminal cases that involve bail under the Bail Act 1997.
• • If the court orders a different sanction (e.g., a fine), another form is required.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The order should be filed within a few days of the court’s decision, and any notice to the bail payer must be given within 14 days of filing.

Before you submit

• • Case number matches the court docket.
• • Bail amount matches the original bail receipt.
• • Reason for forfeiture correctly cited under Section 9(9).
• • Judge’s signature and date are present.
• • Form is signed by the court clerk.
• • Copy retained for court records.
• • Correct court registry address used.
• • If posting, use recorded delivery.
• • If emailing, attach as PDF and include case reference in the subject line.

How to file this form

1. 1Gather the original bail receipt and court hearing transcript.
2. 2Complete the form fields accurately.
3. 3Obtain the presiding judge’s signature.
4. 4Have the court clerk sign and date the form.
5. 5Submit the form to the court registry (in person or by post).
6. 6Send a written notice of the forfeiture to the bail payer.

Known limitations

• • Form only applies to full forfeiture under Section 9(9).
• • Not valid for civil bail matters.
• • Does not cover restitution of any remaining balance.
• • Electronic submission may not be available in all courts.