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Form 2.1 Notice of Adjournment of Court
The 2.1 Notice of Adjournment of Court is a form used to inform the Courts Service that a scheduled hearing will not take place as planned and is being postponed. It is filed by a party or their solicitor when a case needs more time before the next hearing.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 2.1 Notice of Adjournment of Court
The 2.1 Notice of Adjournment of Court is a form used to inform the Courts Service that a scheduled hearing will not take place as planned and is being postponed. It is filed by a party or their solicitor when a case needs more time before the next hearing.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing the notice after the original hearing date has passed.
- 2Missing the filing deadline and losing the chance to adjourn
- 3Providing an unclear or insufficient reason for the adjournment
- 4Failing to sign the form or include the solicitor’s details
- 5Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If you have a court date but cannot attend or need the case delayed, you fill out this notice. It tells the court the reason for the adjournment and asks for a new date. The form is simple but must be submitted correctly to avoid a missed hearing.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice should be filed before the scheduled hearing date, or within any specific deadline set by the presiding judge. Late filing may be rejected.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- When you need to postpone a scheduled hearing
- When the court has ordered you to provide a notice of adjournment
- If you have a valid reason such as illness, unavailability of a key witness, or pending evidence
- When you want to propose a new hearing date
- When the other party agrees to the adjournment
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✓ File within 14 days of decision
Deadline or filing window
The notice should be filed before the scheduled hearing date, or within any specific deadline set by the presiding judge. Late filing may be rejected.
Before you submit
- 1Case number entered correctly
- 2Original hearing date entered accurately
- 3Reason for adjournment clearly described
- 4Proposed new date (if known) provided
- 5Signature of party or solicitor present
- 6All required supporting documents attached
- 7Form printed clearly or PDF legible
- 8Correct court registry address used
- 9Copy retained for personal records
- 10Submission method (post, in‑person, e‑filing) confirmed
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest 2.1 form from courts.ie
- 2Complete all fields in black ink or a searchable PDF
- 3Gather supporting evidence (e.g., medical note)
- 4Sign the form and have the solicitor sign if represented
- 5Submit to the appropriate court registry by the chosen method
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of filing
- 7File a copy with your own records
Known limitations
- 1Form does not accept electronic signatures unless the court’s e‑filing system allows it
- 2Only one reason for adjournment can be entered; additional details must be attached
- 3No provision for multiple proposed new dates
- 4Not suitable for requesting a permanent stay of proceedings
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The 2.1 Notice of Adjournment of Court is the current version as of 2024. No recent amendments have been published, but check the Courts Service site for updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form number is 2.1 and not a later revision
- Check that the court registry address on the form matches the current location
- Verify the required supporting documents list
- Ensure the online e‑filing option is still available
- Review any new guidance notes posted on the Courts Service website
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 26/11/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland publication
- SRCPurpose inferred from form name “Notice of Adjournment of Court”
- SRCSubmission methods based on typical Courts Service e‑filing and registry processes
- SRCDeadline guidance inferred from standard court practice of filing before the scheduled hearing
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact supporting document list
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: electronic signature acceptance
Common confusion points
Whether the form can be filed after the original hearing date
If an electronic copy is acceptable for postal submission
How many supporting documents are required
Whether a solicitor’s signature is mandatory for self‑represented parties
Difference between a notice of adjournment and a request for a case management order
Where to send the form if the case is heard in a Circuit Court versus a District Court
If a proposed new date must be within a specific timeframe
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