38.22 Information - Criminal Justice (Money Laundering And Terrorist Financing) Act 2010, Section 17

What this form is for

• • Use when a court becomes aware of a money‑laundering suspicion linked to a case.
• • Use instead of the general AML reporting form (FINCEN‑IE) when the matter originates in court proceedings.
• • Use for both criminal and civil matters that involve alleged financing of terrorism.
• • Use even if the suspect is a corporate entity rather than an individual.
• • Use when you need to record the statutory basis (Section 17) for the report.

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Deadline or filing window

The form must be filed within 30 days of the court becoming aware of the reportable matter. Late filings may attract statutory penalties.

Before you submit

• • Court case reference entered correctly.
• • All suspect identification fields completed.
• • Transaction details are clear and concise.
• • Reason for reporting under Section 17 is explained.
• • Supporting documents attached in PDF format.
• • Form signed electronically or physically as required.
• • Confirmation receipt saved.
• • Copy of the submitted form filed in the case file.
• • Notify the relevant supervising officer of the submission.

How to file this form

1. 1Log in to the eCourt portal.
2. 2Select ‘Create New Form 38.22’.
3. 3Enter the court case reference and date of awareness.
4. 4Complete the suspect and transaction sections.
5. 5Upload any supporting documentation.
6. 6Review all entries for accuracy.
7. 7Submit and record the confirmation number.

Known limitations

• • The online portal only accepts PDF attachments up to 5 MB.
• • Form cannot be submitted anonymously; authorised court personnel only.
• • No automatic validation of suspect’s identity numbers.
• • Electronic submission is unavailable outside the secure court network.