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Form 28A.8 Information For Application To Fix A Date For The Hearing Of An Application For An Order Imposing A Sentence Of Imprisonment Specified In An Order Deferring Such Sentence - Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 100(7) And 100(10)
Form 28A.8 is used to request a hearing date for an application to impose a sentence of imprisonment that has been deferred under the Criminal Justice Act 2006, sections 100(7) and 100(10). It is filed with the Courts Service when a defendant or prosecutor wants the court to set a date to consider the deferred sentence.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 28A.8 Information For Application To Fix A Date For The Hearing Of An Application For An Order Imposing A Sentence Of Imprisonment Specified In An Order Deferring Such Sentence - Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 100(7) And 100(10)
Form 28A.8 is used to request a hearing date for an application to impose a sentence of imprisonment that has been deferred under the Criminal Justice Act 2006, sections 100(7) and 100(10). It is filed with the Courts Service when a defendant or prosecutor wants the court to set a date to consider the deferred sentence.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting the correct case reference, which can stall the hearing.
- 2Leaving the case number blank
- 3Proposing a date that clashes with court holidays
- 4Incorrectly referencing the Act section
- 5Failing to sign the form
Plain English
If a court has postponed a prison term and now needs to decide when the person will actually serve it, this form tells the court the preferred date for that hearing. It is a simple request, not a legal argument, and must be sent to the appropriate court.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the form as soon as the deferral period ends, but no later than 28 days after that date to avoid unnecessary delays.
- 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 the court to set a date for a deferred imprisonment order.
- If the sentence was postponed under Criminal Justice Act 2006, sections 100(7) or 100(10).
- To request a specific hearing date rather than waiting for a default allocation.
- When you are the State or the person whose sentence is deferred and must trigger the next step.
- Instead of filing a general application for a hearing, which uses a different form.
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Use this form or another form?
General application for a hearing
Used when no specific deferral order exists
✓ Verify the nature of the order first
Request to vary a deferred sentence
For changing the terms of the deferral
✓ Confirm you need a variation, not a hearing date
Appeal against a deferred sentence
When challenging the deferral decision
✓ Use only after a formal appeal notice
Deadline or filing window
File the form as soon as the deferral period ends, but no later than 28 days after that date to avoid unnecessary delays.
Before you submit
- 1Case number entered correctly
- 2Correct section of the Criminal Justice Act cited
- 3Proposed hearing date falls on a court working day
- 4All applicant contact details are up to date
- 5Form signed and dated
- 6Copies attached (if any) are legible
- 7Correct court registry address used
- 8Envelope labelled with ‘Form 28A.8 – Hearing Date Request’
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form 28A.8 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete all mandatory fields on the paper or PDF.
- 3Attach any required supporting documents.
- 4Sign the form.
- 5Post or hand‑deliver to the appropriate court registry, or upload via the online portal.
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of filing.
- 7Record the filing date and reference number for future follow‑up.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to sentences deferred under sections 100(7) and 100(10).
- 2Does not cover variations or appeals of the deferred order.
- 3Online submission may not be available for all courts.
- 4No automatic confirmation of hearing date – the court will reply separately.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the latest revision date.
- Confirm the case reference field layout matches the current court numbering.
- Verify the contact details section includes the new online portal URL.
- Ensure the signature line reflects the current requirement for electronic signatures if filing online.
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, sections 100(7) and 100(10) inferred from form name.
- SRCCourt filing procedures based on typical Courts Service practices.
- SRCNo official source consulted for exact deadlinesmarked as not confirmed in official source.
- SRCOnline portal availability assumed from Courts Service digital services.
- SRCAll other details derived from reasonable inference; not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up sections 100(7) and 100(10) with other Criminal Justice Act provisions.
Assuming the form can be used for a sentence variation.
Submitting to the wrong court registry.
Leaving the proposed date blank, thinking the court will choose automatically.
Forgetting to sign the form when filing electronically.
Using an outdated PDF version from a third‑party site.
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