Form 23.5 – Recovery Order - Fines (Payment And Recovery) Act 2014, Section 8(1)

What this form is for

• • Use this form when a court-imposed fine remains unpaid
• • Use when other collection methods have failed
• • Use when you need court authorization for asset seizure
• • Use when seeking to deduct from wages or benefits
• • Do not use for traffic fines processed directly by Gardaí

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no specific deadline for submitting this form, but it should be filed as soon as possible after a fine becomes overdue to maximize chances of recovery.

Before you submit

• • Verify all defendant information is current and accurate
• • Confirm the exact amount of the outstanding fine
• • Attach documentation of previous payment attempts
• • Check that the form is signed by authorized court personnel
• • Ensure you're using the most recent version of the form
• • Verify the correct court office for submission

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct Form 23.5 from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the fine and debtor
3. 3Gather supporting documentation showing previous collection attempts
4. 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
5. 5Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records
6. 6Follow up with the court if you don't receive acknowledgment within 14 days

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to court-imposed fines, not other debts
• • Recovery may not be possible if the debtor has no assets or income
• • Certain types of income may be protected from seizure
• • International enforcement may require additional procedures