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Form 28A.7 Notice To Attend Sitting Of The Court - Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 100(5)
Form 28A.7 is a Notice to Attend a Sitting of the Court under the Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 100(5). It is used to inform a person that they must appear before a criminal court on a specified date.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 28A.7 Notice To Attend Sitting Of The Court - Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 100(5)
Form 28A.7 is a Notice to Attend a Sitting of the Court under the Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 100(5). It is used to inform a person that they must appear before a criminal court on a specified date.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is sending the notice to the wrong address.
- 2Wrong address or miss‑spelling of the name
- 3Incorrect case number or sitting date
- 4Failure to sign or date the notice
- 5Using an outdated version of the form
Plain English
If a court wants you to show up for a hearing, they send you this notice. It tells you when and where the court sitting will happen and that you must be there. Ignoring it can lead to a warrant or other penalties.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice must be served before the scheduled sitting date, typically at least 7 working days in advance, unless the court orders otherwise.
- 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 a person is required to attend a criminal court sitting under Section 100(5).
- When the court has issued a formal attendance order.
- When the person is not already in custody and must be summoned.
- When the notice must be served before the hearing date.
- When you need a written record for the court file.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Person already in custody
Attendance notice not required
✓ Verify custody status first
Civil case summons
Different legislation applies
✓ Use the civil summons form
Witness protection request
Special handling required
✓ Apply to the court for protection
Deadline or filing window
The notice must be served before the scheduled sitting date, typically at least 7 working days in advance, unless the court orders otherwise.
Before you submit
- 1Case number matches the court order.
- 2Name and address are spelled exactly as on official records.
- 3Date, time and venue of the sitting are correct.
- 4Form is signed by an authorised court officer.
- 5Date of issue is filled in.
- 6Two copies printed – one for service, one for filing.
- 7Proof of service (recorded post receipt or delivery acknowledgment) is retained.
- 8Original filed with the court registry.
- 9Check for any marginal notes or amendments required by the specific court.
How to file this form
- 1Download or collect Form 28A.7.
- 2Enter case details and sitting information.
- 3Sign and date the form.
- 4Make two copies.
- 5Serve one copy to the person concerned.
- 6File the original with the court registry.
- 7Obtain and keep the filing receipt.
Known limitations
- 1Form is only for criminal matters under Section 100(5).
- 2Does not apply to civil or family court notices.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available in all courts.
- 4Proof of service is required for the notice to be valid.
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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->Form 28A.7 is the current version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows '28A.7 – Notice to Attend Sitting of the Court'.
- Check that the reference to Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 100(5) is present.
- Verify the layout matches the latest PDF on the Courts Service portal.
- Ensure there is a field for both 'Date of Sitting' and 'Time of Sitting'.
- Confirm the signature line includes 'Authorized Court Officer'.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 21/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from user input.
- SRCReference to Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 100(5) inferred from form name.
- SRCService and filing procedures based on typical Courts Service practice.
- SRCDeadlines inferred from general court notice requirements.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact days required before sitting.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 28A.7 with other 28A series forms.
Assuming the notice is optional for people already in custody.
Leaving the time of sitting blank.
Using standard post instead of recorded delivery.
Forgetting to sign the notice.
Not checking if the court requires electronic service.
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