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Form Central Criminal Court: No. 8 Notice of Application to Vary/Discharge Order made at Preliminary Trial Hearing (PTH)
This form is used in the Central Criminal Court. It specifically notifies the court about an application made during a Preliminary Trial Hearing (PTH). You use it when you want to change or end an existing order made at that hearing.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form Central Criminal Court: No. 8 Notice of Application to Vary/Discharge Order made at Preliminary Trial Hearing (PTH)
This form is used in the Central Criminal Court. It specifically notifies the court about an application made during a Preliminary Trial Hearing (PTH). You use it when you want to change or end an existing order made at that hearing.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not confuse this with a general Notice of Application; specify if you are varying OR discharging!
- 2Failing to reference the correct original Order details.
- 3Not clearly marking whether the application is for 'Vary' or 'Discharge'.
- 4Submitting it before a PTH has actually taken place.
- 5Omitting the case number assigned by the Central Criminal Court.
Plain English
If something was ordered against someone during their initial trial hearing in the Central Criminal Court, this form is how you tell the court what you want to do next. You are either asking to tweak the existing order (vary it) or scrap it completely (discharge it).
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no single universal deadline listed here. Submission timing must align with when the PTH took place and when the change needs to be effective.
- 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
- You need this form when you want to formally ask the court to alter an existing order from a PTH.
- Use it if the original order needs adjustment, but not complete cancellation.
- Use it if you wish to completely remove or discharge the order made at the PTH.
- This form is for notifying the court of your request; it isn't the application itself (though it accompanies it).
- It applies only when the initial order was set during a Preliminary Trial Hearing.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Application to *Set* Order
Used if you are proposing the original order for the first time at PTH.
✓ Check form title.
Notice of Application to *Vary* Order
Use this when changing an existing order from a PTH.
✓ Ensure 'Vary' is selected/mentioned.
Central Criminal Court: No. 8 (This one)
Notice of Application to *Discharge* Order
Use this when ending or removing the order made at the PTH.
✓ Ensure 'Discharge' is selected/mentioned.
Central Criminal Court: No. 8 (This one)
General Notice to Court
If your application isn't specifically about varying/discharging an existing PTH order.
✓ Check if a specific form number exists for your situation.
Deadline or filing window
There is no single universal deadline listed here. Submission timing must align with when the PTH took place and when the change needs to be effective.
Before you submit
- 1Fill out all required sections completely; do not leave blanks unless permitted.
- 2Clearly state whether you are applying to 'Vary' or 'Discharge' the order.
- 3Attach a copy of the original Order made at the PTH for reference.
- 4Ensure your name and contact details (address/phone) are correct.
- 5Sign the form where indicated by the Courts Service.
- 6Include the relevant case number from the Central Criminal Court file.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all fields on Form No. 8 accurately.
- 2Attach supporting documentation showing the original order.
- 3Submit the completed form to the appropriate Central Criminal Court office.
- 4If submitting electronically, ensure it is uploaded via the correct Courts Service portal.
- 5Keep a copy of the signed and filed version for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form notifies the court; filing it does not guarantee the application will be successful.
- 2It only relates to orders made at a Preliminary Trial Hearing (PTH).
- 3Not confirmed in official source: It may require accompanying documentation depending on the specific nature of the order change.
- 4The outcome depends entirely on judicial decision-making, not just form submission.
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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 within the Central Criminal Court. It confirms an application made during a Preliminary Trial Hearing (PTH) to change or end an existing order.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date of the current version against any previous forms.
- Verify the exact wording used for 'Vary' versus 'Discharge'.
- Confirm the reference to 'Preliminary Trial Hearing (PTH)' is present.
- Ensure the form explicitly states it pertains to the Central Criminal Court.
- Not confirmed in official source: Check if there are specific boxes for different types of orders.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: Central Criminal Court: No. 8
- SRCPurpose: Notice of Application to Vary/Discharge Order
- SRCContext: Preliminary Trial Hearing (PTH) application
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific required attachments list.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Required method of submission (physical vs. electronic).
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Vary' (change) with 'Discharge' (end/cancel).
Assuming filing the form automatically means the court has approved the change.
Not knowing which specific PTH order you are referring to when filling out the details.
Using this form when the application relates to a hearing *other* than a Preliminary Trial Hearing.
Failing to attach the original order document.
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