38.25 Order - Criminal Justice (Money Laundering And Terrorist Financing) Act 2010, Section 20

What this form is for

• • When you have been served with a Section 20 order under the Money Laundering Act.
• • When the court requires a written response confirming compliance steps.
• • When you need to provide the court with documents or information it has requested.
• • Instead of informal letters or emails to the court.
• • When the order specifies that the response must be filed using Form 38.25.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The order will state a specific number of days (often 14‑30) from service; that is the hard deadline for filing Form 38.25.

Before you submit

• • Read the entire court order.
• • Match the court reference number on the form.
• • Complete all fields in block letters.
• • Attach every document requested in the order.
• • Sign and date the form.
• • Check the delivery address or e‑filing portal details.
• • Make a dated copy for your records.
• • Confirm postage or upload receipt.
• • Verify that the deadline has not passed.

How to file this form

1. 1Gather the original court order and any supporting documents.
2. 2Complete Form 38.25 as instructed.
3. 3Attach the required documents.
4. 4Sign and date the form.
5. 5Choose the submission method (post, hand‑delivery, e‑filing).
6. 6Send or deliver the package before the deadline.
7. 7Retain proof of delivery.

Known limitations

• • Form only applies to Section 20 orders under the 2010 Act.
• • Does not cover requests outside the money‑laundering context.
• • Electronic submission may not be available for all courts.
• • No guidance on how to appeal the order within the form.