Form 28 – Affidavit of Scripts

What this form is for

• • Use when submitting scripts or documents as evidence in Irish court proceedings
• • Required when formal written evidence needs to be authenticated
• • Different from other affidavit forms that may be used for different purposes
• • Not for use with witness statements unless specifically required by the court
• • Check if your particular court case has specific requirements for document submission

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Submission deadlines depend on the specific court procedures and timeline for your case. Check with your legal representative or the court registry for the appropriate timing.

Before you submit

• • Form is fully completed with all sections filled in
• • All details about the scripts or documents are accurate
• • Form has been properly witnessed by an authorized person
• • Signature is clear and dated
• • A copy has been kept for your records
• • Form is submitted to the correct court office
• • Any required supporting documents are included
• • Submission fee (if applicable) has been paid

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the official Form 28 from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections accurately, providing details about the scripts or documents
3. 3Take the completed form to a commissioner for oaths or other authorized person
4. 4Have the document witnessed and your signature sworn or affirmed
5. 5Submit the completed and witnessed form to the appropriate court office
6. 6Obtain proof of submission if possible
7. 7Keep a copy for your records

Known limitations

• • This form is specific to Irish court proceedings
• • Not all documents may require this type of affidavit
• • The form must be properly witnessed to be valid
• • Courts may have additional specific requirements for certain types of documents
• • The affidavit alone may not be sufficient for all types of evidence