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Form 32.9 Notification Of Date, Time And Place Of Inquiry To Be Held Under Section 28 (7) Of The Act - Misuse Of Drugs Act, 1977
This form notifies the Courts Service about a scheduled inquiry under Section 28(7) of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977. You use it when an official hearing or investigation related to drug misuse needs to take place.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 32.9 Notification Of Date, Time And Place Of Inquiry To Be Held Under Section 28 (7) Of The Act - Misuse Of Drugs Act, 1977
This form notifies the Courts Service about a scheduled inquiry under Section 28(7) of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977. You use it when an official hearing or investigation related to drug misuse needs to take place.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Double-check that the Date and Time exactly match the court diary entry.
- 2Not specifying the correct Section 28(7) reference.
- 3Providing an incorrect location address for the hearing.
- 4Failing to notify all necessary parties via the form.
- 5Submitting too late, causing a scheduling conflict.
Plain English
Basically, this is your notification slip for court hearings concerning drug offences in Ireland. It tells the courts exactly when and where a specific inquiry about drug misuse will happen.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be submitted before the scheduled date of inquiry. There is no fixed deadline mentioned in this source, but timely submission is key.
- 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
- Use this when an official hearing regarding drug misuse needs scheduling.
- This applies specifically if the inquiry falls under Section 28(7) of the relevant Act.
- Do not use this form for general court appearances; it is for notifying about a specific 'inquiry'.
- Select this form when the date, time, and place are already decided or being formally set out.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General Court Appearance
If it is just a standard hearing, check for general appearance forms.
✓ Check the Courts Service website for 'Hearing Notification'.
Not confirmed in official source (but likely another COURTS form)
Fines/Penalty Hearing
If the inquiry is solely about imposing a fine under drug laws, this might be more specific.
✓ Confirm if the Act section requires notification via 32.9.
Arrest Notification
Use this if you are notifying the Court *before* the inquiry date of an arrest related to drug misuse.
✓ Check if the inquiry is pre-determined or post-arrest.
Deadline or filing window
The form must be submitted before the scheduled date of inquiry. There is no fixed deadline mentioned in this source, but timely submission is key.
Before you submit
- 1All required fields (Name, Case Number, etc.) are filled out completely.
- 2The Date, Time, and Place of the Inquiry are clearly stated.
- 3You have correctly cited Section 28(7) in the relevant box.
- 4The submitting party's contact details are accurate.
- 5If applicable, attach supporting documentation (e.g., police reports).
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 32.9 accurately using black ink.
- 2Attach any necessary supporting documents to the form.
- 3Submit the completed form to the designated Courts Service office or portal.
- 4Retain a copy of the signed and dated submission for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form only notifies; it does not schedule the inquiry itself (that might be done elsewhere).
- 2The specific court receiving the notification is not confirmed in the title alone.
- 3It does not guarantee the date/time will be accepted by the Court, only that you have notified them of it.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: Whether electronic submission requires a unique reference number.
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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->This form is used specifically for notifying the Courts Service about a drug misuse inquiry. It relates directly to Section 28(7) of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the current year/date stamp on the form.
- Verify that the specific reference to 'Section 28 (7)' is present and correct.
- Ensure the name of the Act ('Misuse Of Drugs Act, 1977') matches exactly.
- Confirm if there are any new fields added for digital submission requirements.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 32.9
- SRCGoverning Legislation: Misuse Of Drugs Act, 1977
- SRCSpecific Section Referenced: Section 28 (7)
- SRCPurpose: Notification of Date, Time And Place Of Inquiry.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Inquiry' with 'Hearing': An inquiry under S. 28(7) might be a preliminary investigation, not the final trial hearing.
Not knowing which Court to send it to: The form requires you to know the relevant court jurisdiction.
Thinking this covers all drug cases: It is specific to Section 28(7); other sections require different forms.
Missing the Act Year: Ensure '1977' is present, as older or newer revisions might change references.
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