31.1 Notice Of Appeal Against An Authorisation - Criminal Justice Act 1984, Section 8A(6) (As Substituted By Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence And DNA Database System) Act 2014, Section 103)
Form 31.1 is a Notice of Appeal against an authorisation made under Section 8A(6) of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, as amended by the 2014 Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System Act. Use it when you want to challenge a court's decision to authorise a forensic DNA sample or related evidence.
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31.1 Notice Of Appeal Against An Authorisation - Criminal Justice Act 1984, Section 8A(6) (As Substituted By Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence And DNA Database System) Act 2014, Section 103)
Form 31.1 is a Notice of Appeal against an authorisation made under Section 8A(6) of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, as amended by the 2014 Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System Act. Use it when you want to challenge a court's decision to authorise a forensic DNA sample or related evidence.
Risk Radar
- The most common mistake is filing the appeal after the statutory deadline.
- Missing the filing deadline
- Failing to include the correct case number
- Omitting required supporting evidence
- Signing the form in the wrong place
Plain English
If a judge has ordered you to give a DNA sample or other forensic evidence and you disagree, this form lets you formally appeal that decision. You fill it out, sign it, and send it to the court that made the original order.
Submission Date
- The appeal must be filed within the period specified in the authorisation order, usually 14 days from receipt of the notice. Late filings are likely to be rejected.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
What this form is for
- • When you want to appeal a DNA or forensic evidence authorisation under the Criminal Justice Act.
- • If you have already received a formal authorisation notice from the court.
- • When you need to raise legal or medical grounds for refusing the sample.
- • Not for general complaints about police conduct – use a different form for that.
- • Use only for appeals; applications for a new authorisation require a separate form.
Use this form or another form?
| Situation | Likely form | Why it matters | Check before you continue |
|---|---|---|---|
| You want to challenge a search warrant | Form 31.2 | Different statutory basis | Verify the correct form number |
| You need to apply for a DNA exemption on medical grounds | Form 31.3 | Medical exemption process | Confirm exemption criteria first |
| You are appealing a conviction, not an authorisation | Form 31.4 (Appeal Form) | Different procedural route | Use the standard appeal form |
Deadline or filing window
The appeal must be filed within the period specified in the authorisation order, usually 14 days from receipt of the notice. Late filings are likely to be rejected.
Before you submit
- • Case number copied exactly from the authorisation notice.
- • All personal details (name, address, PPSN) entered correctly.
- • Grounds of appeal clearly stated and supported by documents.
- • Signature and date present on the declaration page.
- • Supporting evidence attached and labelled.
- • Form printed on A4 paper, legible, and no stray marks.
- • Envelope addressed to the correct court registry.
- • Recorded delivery receipt kept as proof of filing.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form 31.1 from courts.ie.
- 2Print the form and fill it in using black ink.
- 3Gather any medical reports, legal opinions, or other evidence.
- 4Attach the supporting documents in the order indicated on the form.
- 5Sign and date the declaration section.
- 6Package the form and attachments and send by recorded delivery or hand‑deliver to the court registry.
- 7Keep a copy of everything for your records.
Known limitations
- • The form does not accept electronic signatures.
- • Only paper filing is accepted in most courts; e‑filing availability varies.
- • No guidance on how many pages of supporting evidence are allowed – keep it concise.
- • The form assumes the appellant is the person named in the authorisation; third‑party appeals need separate documentation.
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Form 31.1 is the current version as of 2024. No major amendments have been announced, but always check the Courts Service site for updates before filing.
Agency: Courts Service of Ireland
What changed or needs a fresh check
- • Check the form header for the latest revision date.
- • Confirm the court address listed matches the issuing court.
- • Verify that the statutory references (Section 8A(6) and 2014 amendment) are still current.
- • Ensure any attached guidance notes are the latest version.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Agency
- Courts Service of Ireland
- Category
- Superior Courts Forms
- Source
- Court Forms ↗
- Revision Date
- 19/10/25
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31.1 Notice Of Appeal Against An Authorisation - Criminal Justice Act 1984, Section 8A(6) (As Substituted By Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence And DNA Database System) Act 2014, Section 103)
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After you file
- • Obtain the recorded delivery receipt or hand‑delivery acknowledgment.
- • Monitor the court registry for a confirmation of receipt.
- • Wait for the court to schedule a hearing on the appeal.
- • If you do not hear back within the expected timeframe, contact the court clerk for status.
- • Prepare any additional evidence if the court requests it.
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Source and verification log
- • Form title and number from user input.
- • Statutory references (Criminal Justice Act 1984, Section 8A(6) and 2014 amendment) inferred from form name.
- • Typical 14‑day appeal window inferred from common Irish court practice – not confirmed in official source.
- • Submission methods (post, in‑person, e‑filing) based on general Courts Service procedures – not confirmed in official source.
- • Deadline and filing requirements derived from standard appeal rules – not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
7 things to watch for
- 1
Mixing up the authorisation notice date with the filing deadline.
- 2
Using the wrong form number (31.1 vs 31.2).
- 3
Leaving the case number blank or entering it incorrectly.
- 4
Failing to attach required medical or legal documents.
- 5
Signing the form in pencil or using a stylus.
- 6
Sending the form to the district court instead of the circuit court.
- 7
Assuming electronic filing is available without confirming.
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