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Form 96.5 Order Transferring An Application To The *Circuit Court High Court - Air Pollution Act 1987
This form is used when an application needs moving between the Circuit Court and the High Court. Specifically, it relates to cases under the Air Pollution Act 1987. It officially documents this transfer of a case file.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 96.5 Order Transferring An Application To The *Circuit Court High Court - Air Pollution Act 1987
This form is used when an application needs moving between the Circuit Court and the High Court. Specifically, it relates to cases under the Air Pollution Act 1987. It officially documents this transfer of a case file.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure you specify *both* the originating and receiving court correctly.
- 2Failing to reference the Air Pollution Act 1987
- 3Incorrectly identifying the originating court
- 4Not signing or dating the form
- 5Submitting it to the wrong local courthouse office
Plain English
Think of this as a paperwork redirect for your court case. If your legal matter started in the lower Circuit Court but needs to be heard by the High Court, you use this form to make that official switch. It ensures all parties know where their case is going next.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed deadline mentioned in the title, but submission should happen as soon as the need for transfer arises from the case proceedings.
- 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 form when an existing application under the Air Pollution Act 1987 must move from the Circuit Court jurisdiction to the High Court, or vice versa.
- Do not use this if you are starting a brand new case; that would require a different initial filing.
- If the transfer is minor (e.g., just changing a hearing date within the same court level), check if a simpler notice suffices.
- This form specifically links the action to the Air Pollution Act 1987 legislation.
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Starting a new case under this Act
You need to initiate proceedings first.
✓ Check if the application itself is ready for transfer.
Transferring between two different types of courts (e.g., Circuit to District)
The specific form number might change based on the exact destination court.
✓ Verify the target court name.
Amending an existing case *without* moving jurisdiction
This keeps the file where it is, just updates details.
✓ Ensure the amendment doesn't necessitate a full jurisdictional shift.
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed deadline mentioned in the title, but submission should happen as soon as the need for transfer arises from the case proceedings.
Before you submit
- 1All parties involved in the case must sign where indicated.
- 2The originating court details (Circuit or High) must be correctly filled out.
- 3The receiving court details must match the destination accurately.
- 4Ensure the specific application reference number is present and legible.
- 5Double-check that the Air Pollution Act 1987 is cited correctly.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 96.5 clearly in ink.
- 2Obtain necessary signatures from authorized parties (e.g., solicitor, applicant).
- 3Submit the form to the relevant Court Registry office.
- 4Pay any required filing fee stipulated by the Courts Service.
- 5Keep a copy for your own records after submission.
Known limitations
- 1This form only documents the *transfer*; it does not automatically change case status or outcome.
- 2It is specific to Air Pollution Act 1987 cases; other environmental acts require different forms.
- 3The required court fee amount can vary based on the complexity of the application.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: It may be used for internal transfers only, not external ones.
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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 the official record for moving a case file related to Air Pollution Act 1987 matters between the Circuit Court and the High Court. It remains the standard document for this specific transfer.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check for changes to the specific wording regarding 'Circuit Court High Court'.
- Verify if any new sections have been added concerning environmental impact assessments.
- Confirm the current date/year stamp on the form header.
- Ensure the Act name is fully spelled out as 'Air Pollution Act 1987'.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 96.5
- SRCRelates To: Air Pollution Act 1987
- SRCPurpose: Officially documents transfer between Circuit Court and High Court.
Common confusion points
Mistaking this for a 'Notice of Intention'—this form confirms the move, it doesn't just signal it.
Not clearly stating *why* the transfer is necessary (the grounds for transfer).
Failing to include the original application number on Form 96.5.
Assuming that filing it automatically means the case moves; follow up confirmation is needed.
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