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28A.7 Notice To Attend Sitting Of The Court - Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 100(5)

This form is a formal notice requiring an individual to attend a sitting of the court under provisions of the Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 100(5). It is used by the Courts Service to compel attendance when required by law.

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Form Overview

28A.7 Notice To Attend Sitting Of The Court - Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 100(5)

The form captures details about the court sitting, date, time, location, and the specific legal requirement for the recipient's attendance.

Risk Radar

The most serious risk is failing to attend court without a valid reason, which can lead to arrest or other penalties.
Missing the court date without proper explanation
Not understanding the legal requirement to attend
Failing to notify the court of any address changes
Arriving late to the court sitting

Plain English

This is an official letter telling you that you must go to court on a specific date and time. The court is using this form because they need your presence as part of a criminal case under Irish law.

Submission Date

You must attend court on the date and time specified in the notice. Failure to attend without a valid reason may result in legal penalties including arrest.
Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Glossary Terms

requirement service section

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What this form is for

• Use when you receive this notice requiring your attendance at court
• Do not use if you are trying to request a court date yourself
• Do not use if you need to notify the court of your inability to attend
• Do not use for civil matters - this is specific to criminal proceedings under the Criminal Justice Act 2006
• Do not use if you are a legal professional filing on behalf of a client

Use this form or another form?

Situation	Likely form	Why it matters	Check before you continue
If you need to request a court date	Form 10A.1 Application for Direction	For initiating certain court procedures	Check if your case type matches the application criteria
If you cannot attend the court date	Form 28A.8 Notice of Inability to Attend	To legally request postponement or explain absence	Submit as early as possible before the court date
If you are a victim of crime	Form 28A.1 Victim Impact Statement	To provide information about how the crime affected you	Check if you are eligible to submit this statement
If you need to appeal a court decision	Form 28A.2 Notice of Appeal	For challenging a court ruling	Verify the appeal deadline and grounds for appeal

Deadline or filing window

You must attend court on the date and time specified in the notice. Failure to attend without a valid reason may result in legal penalties including arrest.

Before you submit

• Verify all personal details on the notice are correct
• Confirm the date, time, and location of the court sitting
• Check if there are any specific documents you need to bring
• Note the contact information for the court office
• Confirm if you need to respond to the notice in writing before the court date

How to file this form

1Read the notice carefully to understand the requirement
2Note the date, time, and location of the court sitting
3Prepare any required documents or information
4Attend court at the specified time and place
5If unable to attend, contact the court immediately using the provided contact information

Known limitations

• This form does not allow you to request a change to the court date
• It does not provide legal advice or explanation of your rights
• It cannot be used to challenge the legal requirement to attend
• The form does not specify the consequences of non-attendance in detail

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Current Form Status

This form appears to be actively used under the current Criminal Justice Act 2006 legislation. Not confirmed if there have been recent amendments to this specific form.

Agency: Courts Service of Ireland

What changed or needs a fresh check

• Confirm this is the most current version of Form 28A.7
• Check if any recent amendments to the Criminal Justice Act 2006 affect this notice
• Verify the court details and contact information are up-to-date
• Ensure the reference number on the notice matches your case details

Quick Facts

This form is typically issued by the Courts Service to individuals who are required to attend court as part of criminal proceedings under Section 100(5) of the Criminal Justice Act 2006.

The form captures details about the court sitting, date, time, location, and the specific legal requirement for the recipient's attendance.

This form is issued when the court determines that an individual's presence is required for a criminal case under the provisions of Section 100(5) of the Criminal Justice Act 2006.

Not confirmed in official source. Typically, such notices may be sent by post, delivered in person, or potentially through electronic means if the recipient has opted for digital communication.

Failing to respond to or attend as required by this notice may result in legal consequences, including potential arrest or being held in contempt of court.

Read the notice carefully to understand the date, time, and location of the required court attendance. If you have questions or concerns about the notice, contact the court office listed on the form immediately. Ensure you arrive at the court at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time.