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Form 28 – Affidavit of Scripts
Form 28 is an Affidavit of Scripts issued by the Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS). You use this document when you need to formally swear that certain written scripts are accurate or true.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 28 – Affidavit of Scripts
Form 28 is an Affidavit of Scripts issued by the Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS). You use this document when you need to formally swear that certain written scripts are accurate or true.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Don't forget the witness! An un-witnessed signature invalidates the Affidavit.
- 2Failing to properly execute (sign/witness) the document.
- 3Inaccurately describing the script content.
- 4Submitting it to the wrong local Irish court office.
- 5Missing required case reference numbers from your file.
Plain English
Think of this as a sworn statement about a piece of writing. It confirms that the text you are submitting matches what it claims to be. This is often needed for court proceedings in Ireland.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Specific deadlines depend on your case schedule. Always check the court calendar or instructions from your legal representative for exact dates.
- 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 to formally confirm that written documents (scripts) are accurate.
- Use this when a court requires proof of script authenticity.
- It is used specifically for affidavits related to scripts, not general statements.
- If the document relates to evidence or testimony prepared in writing.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General Statement Affidavit
If you are swearing about a person or event, not just a script.
✓ Check if your statement is purely factual.
Affidavit of Service
If you are confirming when and how a document was delivered to someone.
✓ Ensure the delivery details match the script context.
Witness Statement
If you are giving testimony that isn't structured as a formal affidavit.
✓ Confirm if your statement needs to be sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths.
Deadline or filing window
Specific deadlines depend on your case schedule. Always check the court calendar or instructions from your legal representative for exact dates.
Before you submit
- 1Have you completed every section of Form 28?
- 2Is the affidavit signed by the person making the declaration?
- 3Has a Commissioner for Oaths witnessed and stamped the signature?
- 4Does the form clearly state *what* scripts are being affirmed?
- 5Are all relevant case/court details filled in correctly?
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form 28 thoroughly using black ink.
- 2Have the affidavit signed by yourself (the deponent).
- 3Take the form to a Commissioner for Oaths or solicitor.
- 4Ensure they date, sign, and stamp the document.
- 5Submit the original, stamped copy to the relevant court office.
Known limitations
- 1This form confirms scripts; it does not guarantee the truth of the *content* within those scripts.
- 2It is only valid when sworn before an authorised official (Commissioner for Oaths).
- 3The required local jurisdiction must match where you are submitting it to a court in Ireland.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: The specific Court Office accepting it might have minor variations.
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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->Form 28 remains the standard document for swearing affidavits regarding scripts. Check the latest version on the Courts Service of Ireland website before printing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date stamp on the form itself.
- Verify the specific title: 'Affidavit of Scripts'.
- Confirm the Courts Service of Ireland logo/details are present.
- Ensure all required fields (like case number) are blank or correctly filled for your use.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/07/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Name: Form 28Affidavit of Scripts
- SRCPurpose: To formally swear to the accuracy of written scripts.
- SRCRequired Action: Must be sworn/witnessed by a Commissioner for Oaths.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Affidavit of Scripts' with a simple signed declaration; an affidavit requires swearing/attestation.
Not knowing who must sign it—it is the person *making* the script statement, not necessarily the judge.
Assuming you can just type the details and submit online without physical witnessing (though Courts Service often requires physical signing).
Using this form when the issue is a missing document rather than an inaccurate one.
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