No. 21 Court of Appeal - Criminal - Recognisance Pending Appeal to Court of Appeal

What this form is for

• • When you are appealing a criminal conviction and need bail pending the appeal.
• • If you have already been granted a recognisance in a lower court and need to transfer it to the Court of Appeal.
• • When the court specifically orders a recognisance application as part of the appeal process.
• • Instead of a standard bail application, which is for pre‑trial or non‑appeal situations.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

File the recognisance application before the court sets a hearing date for the appeal, and no later than any statutory deadline noted in the appeal notice (often within 28 days of the appeal filing).

Before you submit

• • Correct case number entered
• • Applicant’s full name and address provided
• • Recognisance amount clearly stated
• • Signature of applicant (or solicitor) present
• • Financial supporting documents attached
• • Form dated
• • Copy of the appeal notice included
• • Correct filing address or e‑filing portal selected
• • Receipt or stamped copy retained

How to file this form

1. 1Prepare all required information and documents.
2. 2Complete Form No. 21 legibly in black ink or via the e‑filing interface.
3. 3Attach a recent bank statement or asset summary to justify the recognisance amount.
4. 4Submit the form to the Court of Appeal registry in person, by post, or through the e‑filing portal.
5. 5Obtain a stamped copy or electronic receipt as proof of filing.
6. 6Notify your solicitor and keep the receipt for future reference.

Known limitations

• • Form does not cover civil appeals – a different form is required.
• • Only accepts recognisance amounts up to €50,000 without additional court approval.
• • Electronic submission may not be available for all districts.
• • No provision for multiple sureties on a single form.