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Form 40E.01 Summons Issued By A Clerk In A Matter Other Than A Criminal Matter
Form 40E.01 is a summons issued by a court clerk for civil or family matters that are not criminal. It is used when the clerk needs to formally notify a party to appear in court or to take a specific action.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 40E.01 Summons Issued By A Clerk In A Matter Other Than A Criminal Matter
Form 40E.01 is a summons issued by a court clerk for civil or family matters that are not criminal. It is used when the clerk needs to formally notify a party to appear in court or to take a specific action.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is missing the deadline printed on the summons.
- 2Missing the stated deadline
- 3Sending the response to the wrong court address
- 4Failing to include required supporting documents
- 5Signing the form incorrectly or leaving it unsigned
Plain English
Think of this as a formal invitation from the court telling you you must show up or do something for a case that isn’t a crime. The clerk prepares it, and you receive it by post or hand‑delivery.
Submission Date
- Filing date: You must respond by the date shown on the summons, typically within 14 days of receipt, unless the court grants an extension.
- 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 clerk, not a judge, issues the summons
- For civil, family or debt recovery matters
- When the summons is not related to a criminal offence
- When the court requires a written response before a hearing
- If you have been served personally or by post
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Criminal matter
Used for criminal summons
✓ Verify case type first
Application for adjournment
Different purpose – request more time
✓ Use only if you need a delay
Notice of appeal
For appealing a decision
✓ Not a summons, separate process
Deadline or filing window
You must respond by the date shown on the summons, typically within 14 days of receipt, unless the court grants an extension.
Before you submit
- 1Deadline date confirmed
- 2All required supporting documents attached
- 3Signature and date entered
- 4Correct court address used
- 5Postage or e‑filing receipt saved
- 6Copy of the completed form retained
- 7Any fees paid (if applicable)
- 8Form version checked for latest issue
How to file this form
- 1Read the summons and note the response deadline
- 2Collect all required documents
- 3Complete any attached response form
- 4Sign and date the response
- 5Choose the submission method (post, in‑person, e‑filing)
- 6Send the package and keep proof of delivery
Known limitations
- 1Only for non‑criminal matters
- 2Does not cover appeals or enforcement orders
- 3May not be accepted via the general Revenue Online Service
- 4Requires a physical signature unless e‑filing is permitted
Field map
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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 40E.01 is currently the standard version for non‑criminal summons issued by a clerk. No major revisions have been announced in the past year.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the latest issue date
- Confirm the case number matches your court documents
- Verify the clerk’s signature field is present
- Ensure the deadline field is filled in
- Look for any new instruction notes on the bottom of the form
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number and title from Courts Service of Ireland website
- SRCGeneral purpose inferred from form title (summons issued by clerk)
- SRCTypical deadline length (14 days) based on common Irish court practice
- SRCSubmission methods (post, in‑person, e‑filing) from Courts Service guidance
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact fee requirement
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: availability of e‑Filing for this specific form
Common confusion points
Assuming the same form works for criminal cases
Overlooking the clerk’s signature line
Sending the response to the wrong court address
Confusing the summons deadline with the hearing date
Failing to attach required evidence
Using an old paper copy instead of the latest version
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