Official form guide
Form 15B – Notice for the fixing of a date for trial
Form 15B is a formal notice used within the Irish Courts Service system. It signals to the court that parties involved in a case want a specific date set for the trial proceedings. This document formally requests the fixing of a hearing date.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 15B – Notice for the fixing of a date for trial
Form 15B is a formal notice used within the Irish Courts Service system. It signals to the court that parties involved in a case want a specific date set for the trial proceedings. This document formally requests the fixing of a hearing date.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to reference the specific Case Number on Form 15B.
- 2Failing to include the correct Case Number.
- 3Not specifying any proposed dates for the trial.
- 4Submitting it to the wrong local Court office.
- 5Leaving out details of all involved parties.
Plain English
Think of this as asking the judge, 'When are we meeting?' You use Form 15B when you have an active case and need to lock down a day in the calendar for the actual court trial. It gets the process moving toward a definitive hearing date.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no single universal deadline, but you must file this notice when the matter requires a hearing date. Filing too late can mean missing an opportunity to secure a favourable trial slot.
- 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 need the court to officially set a date for your case trial.
- Do not use this if you are just lodging initial documents; use it after the matter is active.
- It is used specifically to *fix* a date, not just to inform the court of a potential date.
- This form applies when parties agree on or wish to propose specific trial dates.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Requesting an adjournment (postponement)
This is for changing an existing date, not setting a new one.
✓ Check the purpose box.
Filing initial claim/defense documents
Use this form after the case has been formally started in court.
✓ Verify the matter number first.
Various forms depending on court type (e.g., civil claims)
Notifying of an appearance date
If you are just telling the court when someone will show up, check if a simpler notice suffices.
✓ Review the specific section requirements.
Deadline or filing window
There is no single universal deadline, but you must file this notice when the matter requires a hearing date. Filing too late can mean missing an opportunity to secure a favourable trial slot.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all parties involved in the case have signed Form 15B.
- 2Fill out the Case Number/Matter Reference accurately.
- 3Clearly state the desired trial date(s) on the form.
- 4Confirm who is submitting the notice (the applicant/party filing it).
- 5Attach supporting documentation if required by the court rules.
- 6Check that the service address details are correct for delivery.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 15B thoroughly.
- 2Sign and date the form according to the requirements listed on the document.
- 3Submit the completed form to the relevant Court Office (e.g., District or Circuit).
- 4If submitting digitally, upload it via the appropriate Courts Service portal.
- 5Keep a copy of the filed Form 15B for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form does not guarantee that the court will accept the date you propose; it only requests it.
- 2The specific requirements might vary slightly between different courts across Ireland (e.g., Circuit vs. District).
- 3Not confirmed in official source: The maximum number of dates allowed on one Form 15B is not specified here.
Field map
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the current form version number printed on Form 15B.
- Verify if any required fields have been newly mandatory in this iteration.
- Confirm the address details for the Courts Service of Ireland are up to date.
- Ensure the template reflects any recent procedural changes from the Irish District or Circuit Court.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 04/08/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCForm Name: Notice for the fixing of a date for trial
- SRCForm Number: Form 15B
- SRCPurpose: Formal request to set a hearing date.
- SRCContext: Used within Irish court proceedings.
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with a simple 'Request for Hearing' notice; 15B implies fixing/setting the date.
Not clearly distinguishing between proposed dates and mandatory hearing dates.
Failing to list all necessary parties who must be served with the notice.
Using Form 15B when the case is still in the pre-pleading stage (before formal claim filing).
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