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Form 31.8 Notice Of Application To Be Heard - Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 5(13)
Form 31.8 is a Notice of Application to be Heard under Section 5(13) of the Criminal Justice Act 2006. It is used to inform the court that a party wishes to make a formal application during criminal proceedings.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 31.8 Notice Of Application To Be Heard - Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 5(13)
Form 31.8 is a Notice of Application to be Heard under Section 5(13) of the Criminal Justice Act 2006. It is used to inform the court that a party wishes to make a formal application during criminal proceedings.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing the notice after the court’s deadline for that type of application.
- 2Missing the court’s deadline for the specific application
- 3Leaving key details (case number, hearing date) blank
- 4Submitting to the wrong court registry
- 5Failing to attach required supporting evidence
Plain English
If you need the court to consider a request – for example, a bail variation or a procedural direction – you file this notice. It tells the judge when you want the matter heard and what you are asking for.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the notice before any court‑set deadline for the specific request, typically at least 5‑7 days before the proposed hearing date.
- 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 a formal hearing on a bail variation under the Criminal Justice Act 2006.
- When you are requesting a procedural direction or adjournment in a criminal case.
- When the court has specifically asked for a written notice of your application.
- Instead of an informal request to the judge or a verbal application in chambers.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Request for bail variation
Specific to bail matters
✓ Verify if bail is the issue
Adjournment request
General adjournments
✓ Use if not under Section 5(13)
Application for a protection order
Different statutory basis
✓ Check the relevant act
Deadline or filing window
File the notice before any court‑set deadline for the specific request, typically at least 5‑7 days before the proposed hearing date.
Before you submit
- 1Correct court name and registry listed
- 2Accurate case number entered
- 3Requested hearing date does not clash with existing listings
- 4All supporting documents attached
- 5Form signed and dated by the applicant or solicitor
- 6Copy of the completed form retained for records
- 7Delivery method (post, in‑person, e‑Filing) confirmed
- 8Proof of posting or e‑Filing receipt saved
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form 31.8 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete the form with applicant, case, and request details.
- 3Gather any required supporting evidence.
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Submit to the appropriate court registry via post, in person, or e‑Filing.
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of filing.
- 7File a copy in your own case file.
Known limitations
- 1Form only covers applications under Section 5(13) of the Criminal Justice Act 2006.
- 2Does not replace a formal application form where one is required by statute.
- 3Electronic submission may not be available for all courts.
- 4No automatic confirmation of acceptance; the court may request further information.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows the latest year (2023 or later).
- Check that the case number field matches the current court docket format.
- Verify any new signature block requirements.
- Ensure the e‑Filing instructions reflect the current portal URL.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service cataloguenot confirmed in official source
- SRCReference to Criminal Justice Act 2006 Section 5(13)not confirmed in official source
- SRCe‑Filing availability for Form 31.8not confirmed in official source
- SRCTypical deadline window (5‑7 days)not confirmed in official source
- SRCAlternate forms (31.6, 31.7, 31.9) listednot confirmed in official source
- SRCSignature and supporting documents requirementnot confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 31.8 with other Section 5 application forms.
Assuming the notice guarantees a hearing date.
Leaving the ‘proposed hearing date’ blank or unrealistic.
Submitting to the wrong district court registry.
Not attaching mandatory supporting documents.
Using an outdated PDF version of the form.
Failing to keep a copy of the filed notice.
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