Form 21.5 – Information (Witness Refusing To Attend)

What this form is for

• • Use when a witness refuses to attend court proceedings after being legally summoned
• • Use when you need to formally document a witness absence for legal purposes
• • Use when seeking to proceed with a case despite witness non-attendance
• • Use when applying for court orders related to witness refusal

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Submit this form as soon as possible after the witness refusal occurs, as delays may affect your ability to proceed with legal remedies or case progression.

Before you submit

• • Complete all sections of Form 21.5
• • Include witness full name and contact details
• • Provide correct case reference number
• • Document specific details of the refusal
• • Attach copy of the original witness summons
• • Verify court office address and submission method
• • Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct Form 21.5 from the Courts Service
2. 2Complete all required sections with accurate information
3. 3Gather supporting documentation including the original summons
4. 4Submit the completed form to the relevant court office
5. 5Obtain proof of submission for your records
6. 6Follow up with the court if you don't receive acknowledgment

Known limitations

• • This form only documents refusal to attend, not reasons for refusal
• • Court approval is required before proceeding with certain legal actions
• • The form alone may not resolve all legal issues related to witness absence
• • Additional legal procedures may be necessary depending on case circumstances