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Form 47D - Notice Of Hearing Of An Application For An Order Revoking An Order Suspending A Sentence Of Imprisonment - Criminal Justice Act 2006
Form 47D is a Notice of Hearing for an application to revoke an order that has suspended a prison sentence, as set out in the Criminal Justice Act 2006. It is filed when a court needs to schedule a hearing on whether the suspension should be lifted.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 47D - Notice Of Hearing Of An Application For An Order Revoking An Order Suspending A Sentence Of Imprisonment - Criminal Justice Act 2006
Form 47D is a Notice of Hearing for an application to revoke an order that has suspended a prison sentence, as set out in the Criminal Justice Act 2006. It is filed when a court needs to schedule a hearing on whether the suspension should be lifted.
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Scan points- 1Leaving the hearing date blank or incorrect is the most common mistake.
- 2Incorrect or missing court name
- 3Wrong case number entered
- 4Failure to include the proposed hearing date
- 5Not serving the notice on all interested parties
Plain English
If someone wants a suspended prison sentence to be cancelled, the court must be told when the hearing will take place. This form tells the court, the person convicted and any other parties the date, time and place of that hearing.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice should be filed as soon as possible after deciding to apply for revocation, and no later than any deadline specified in the original suspension order.
- 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
- When a court needs to set a date for a hearing on an application to lift a suspension of a custodial sentence.
- If the suspended sentence was imposed under the Criminal Justice Act 2006 and a party seeks its revocation.
- To formally inform the applicant, the prosecutor and the defendant of the hearing details.
- When the matter is being dealt with in the District Court or Circuit Court as the original sentencing court.
- If the suspension is being considered for revocation due to breach of conditions or new offences.
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Use this form or another form?
Application to vary a suspended sentence
Used to request a change rather than revocation
✓ Verify the purpose before filing
Notice of Appeal against a suspended sentence order
For appeals, not revocation hearings
✓ Confirm the correct appellate form
Request for a review of a custodial order
Different statutory basis (e.g., Criminal Law (Insanity) Act)
✓ Check the governing legislation
Deadline or filing window
The notice should be filed as soon as possible after deciding to apply for revocation, and no later than any deadline specified in the original suspension order.
Before you submit
- 1Complete the court name and case number accurately.
- 2Enter the full names and addresses of all parties involved.
- 3Provide the proposed hearing date and ensure it does not clash with existing court listings.
- 4Attach any supporting documents, such as breach notices or prior orders.
- 5Sign the form where required and include the signatory's title.
- 6Make two copies: one for the court file and one for each party.
- 7Check that the form is printed on plain A4 paper with legible text.
- 8Confirm the filing fee, if any, has been paid or waived.
- 9Record the date of filing in your own log.
How to file this form
- 1Gather the original suspension order and any breach evidence.
- 2Fill out Form 47D using black ink or the Courts Service online portal if available.
- 3Attach supporting documents and make the required number of copies.
- 4Submit the completed form to the clerk of the court where the original sentence was handed down.
- 5Obtain a receipt or filing acknowledgment from the clerk.
- 6Serve a copy on the applicant, the prosecutor and the defendant as directed by the clerk.
Known limitations
- 1The form does not include a field for a filing fee; separate fee guidance must be consulted.
- 2It is limited to cases arising under the Criminal Justice Act 2006; other statutes require different forms.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available in all courts; check local court procedures.
- 4The form does not capture detailed breach circumstances; those must be supplied as annexes.
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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 47D is the current notice used to schedule a hearing on an application to revoke a suspended prison sentence under the Criminal Justice Act 2006. No recent amendment has been published.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header includes the latest court logo.
- Verify the reference to the Criminal Justice Act 2006 is present.
- Check that any statutory citation numbers match the current legislation.
- Ensure the space for the hearing date and time is clearly labelled.
- Look for updated contact details for the Courts Service.
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Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number derived from user input.
- SRCStatutory reference to Criminal Justice Act 2006 inferred from form name.
- SRCPurpose of the form (notice of hearing for revocation) taken from provided context.
- SRCSpecific field layouts, fees, and electronic filing options: not confirmed in official source.
- SRCRelated form numbers (47C, 47E, 48A) are typical series but not verified: not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 47D with Form 47C, which deals with variation rather than revocation.
Leaving the hearing date blank and assuming the court will assign one automatically.
Failing to attach the original suspension order, leading to a request for clarification.
Using the wrong court’s filing address, causing delays.
Not serving all required parties, which can invalidate the hearing notice.
Assuming the form can be filed electronically in all jurisdictions.
Overlooking the need for a signed declaration by the applicant or prosecutor.
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