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Form 97.1 Notice Of Appeal To The District Court - Road Traffic Act, 1961 Section 18 (8) (C) (ii)
This is a formal Notice of Appeal used within the District Court system in Ireland. It specifically relates to matters covered under Section 18 (8) (C) (ii) of the Road Traffic Act, 1961. You use this form when you want to challenge or appeal a decision made by the District Court regarding road traffic issues.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 97.1 Notice Of Appeal To The District Court - Road Traffic Act, 1961 Section 18 (8) (C) (ii)
This is a formal Notice of Appeal used within the District Court system in Ireland. It specifically relates to matters covered under Section 18 (8) (C) (ii) of the Road Traffic Act, 1961. You use this form when you want to challenge or appeal a decision made by the District Court regarding road traffic issues.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to cite the specific Road Traffic Act, 1961 Section 18 (8) (C) (ii).
- 2Filing too late after the appeal window closes.
- 3Not clearly identifying the original District Court judgment being appealed.
- 4Missing the required signature or date on Form 97.1.
- 5Incorrectly citing the specific subsection of the Road Traffic Act, 1961.
Plain English
Think of this as telling the court, 'We disagree with what happened.' It lets you take a case from the District Court up to a higher level for review. This notice officially starts that process in the Irish legal system.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The deadline is strictly governed by the timelines set out in the Road Traffic Act. Check your original court documentation immediately for the exact 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
- Use this form when you want to appeal a ruling from the District Court.
- The appeal must specifically relate to matters covered by Section 18 (8) (C) (ii) of the Road Traffic Act, 1961.
- Do not use this if your issue is general traffic violation but doesn't fall under that specific section.
- This form initiates the appeal process; it is not the final decision itself.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General Traffic Ticket Appeal
If your case isn't strictly Section 18(8)(C)(ii)
✓ Check the specific charge details.
Appeal to Circuit Court from District Court
If you are appealing beyond the initial District Court level
✓ Confirm the appeal destination court.
Form 97.2 (Not confirmed in official source)
Application for Review of Decision
If you want the original judge to re-examine their own decision, not just have a new judge hear it
✓ Check if 'Appeal' or 'Review' is required by your notice.
Deadline or filing window
The deadline is strictly governed by the timelines set out in the Road Traffic Act. Check your original court documentation immediately for the exact date.
Before you submit
- 1Fill in all sections of Form 97.1 completely, leaving no blanks.
- 2Clearly state the original decision date and case number being appealed against.
- 3Attach copies of the original court documentation (e.g., the fine notice or judgment).
- 4Sign and date the form where indicated.
- 5Ensure you are submitting to the correct District Court office/registry.
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form 97.1 thoroughly using black ink.
- 2Gather all supporting documents related to the traffic offence/decision.
- 3Submit the completed form and attachments to the appropriate District Court office.
- 4Pay any required filing fee (check current rates for the Courts Service).
- 5Obtain a stamped receipt confirming your submission.
Known limitations
- 1This form only initiates the appeal; it does not guarantee success.
- 2The deadline to submit Form 97.1 is critical and must be met.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: The exact fee amount changes periodically.
- 4It applies specifically to Section 18 (8) (C) (ii); other traffic matters need different forms.
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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 is a specific notice used within the District Court system. It remains valid for appealing decisions under Section 18 (8) (C) (ii) of the Road Traffic Act, 1961.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date printed on Form 97.1.
- Verify that the specific reference to Road Traffic Act, 1961 Section 18 (8) (C) (ii) is correctly cited.
- Confirm if there have been any recent changes to required supporting documentation listed on the form itself.
- Ensure the Court details section reflects the correct District Court location.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 97.1
- SRCGoverning Act: Road Traffic Act, 1961
- SRCSpecific Provision: Section 18 (8) (C) (ii)
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The exact required filing fee amount.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Appeal' with 'Review': Appeal asks a higher court to hear it; Review asks the original judge to re-examine their own ruling.
Not knowing which specific subsection (8) (C) (ii) applies: Read your initial ticket/judgment very carefully.
Forgetting to include the original documentation: The appeal cannot proceed without proof of the decision being challenged.
Submitting it to the wrong court office: Ensure it goes to the District Court handling the original matter.
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