Form 102.2 – Certificate Of Refusal To State A Case - Malicious Injuries Act, 1981

What this form is for

• • Use this form when refusing to state a case under the Malicious Injuries Act
• • Use when formal documentation of refusal is required in court proceedings
• • Use when all parties involved have been notified of the refusal
• • Use when specific legal grounds for refusal exist and need to be recorded

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no specific deadline mentioned for submitting this form, but it should be filed promptly once the decision to refuse to state a case has been made to avoid delays in the legal process.

Before you submit

• • Verify all parties are correctly identified
• • Ensure grounds for refusal are clearly stated
• • Check that case reference numbers are accurate
• • Confirm the form is signed by the appropriate person
• • Verify the correct court address for submission
• • Ensure all required supporting documents are included
• • Check that a copy is retained for your records

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct Form 102.2 from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the case
3. 3Clearly state the grounds for refusing to state the case
4. 4Have the form signed by the authorized person
5. 5Submit the form to the appropriate court office
6. 6Obtain a receipt or proof of submission
7. 7Keep a copy for your records

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to cases under the Malicious Injuries Act, 1981
• • It may not be suitable for cases involving different types of injury claims
• • The form must be completed in accordance with specific court procedures
• • Electronic submission options may be limited depending on the court
• • The form does not provide legal advice on the grounds for refusal