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Form No. 11 Court of Appeal - Criminal - Statement of Grounds (Application Under the Criminal Procedure Act 1993, Section 2)
Form No. 11 – Court of Appeal Criminal – Statement of Grounds is used to set out the legal and factual reasons for appealing a criminal conviction or sentence under Section 2 of the Criminal Procedure Act 1993. It is filed with the Court of Appeal when you want the decision of a lower court reviewed.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 11 Court of Appeal - Criminal - Statement of Grounds (Application Under the Criminal Procedure Act 1993, Section 2)
Form No. 11 – Court of Appeal Criminal – Statement of Grounds is used to set out the legal and factual reasons for appealing a criminal conviction or sentence under Section 2 of the Criminal Procedure Act 1993. It is filed with the Court of Appeal when you want the decision of a lower court reviewed.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing after the 14‑day deadline without a court order for an extension.
- 2Missing the 14‑day filing deadline
- 3Failing to sign or date the form
- 4Leaving out a required ground of appeal
- 5Incorrect case number or court details
Plain English
If you have been convicted or sentenced in a criminal case and think the decision was wrong, you must write down why you think so. This form is the official way to tell the Court of Appeal the grounds for your appeal. It needs to be clear, concise and signed.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The Statement of Grounds must be lodged within 14 days of the judgment or sentence, unless the Court grants a formal extension.
- 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 when appealing a conviction or sentence from the Central Criminal Court or District Court.
- Do not use for civil appeals – different form required.
- If you are seeking a rehearing of a bail application, a separate bail form is needed.
- When the appeal concerns a procedural error only, still use this form.
- If you are applying for a stay of execution, combine with Form No. 12 (Stay of Execution).
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Appeal of a civil judgment
Different procedural rules
✓ Verify the nature of the case
Application for a stay of execution
Separate from grounds of appeal
✓ File both together if needed
Request for extension of time to appeal
Used when deadline missed
✓ Obtain court permission first
Deadline or filing window
The Statement of Grounds must be lodged within 14 days of the judgment or sentence, unless the Court grants a formal extension.
Before you submit
- 1Correct case number and court reference entered
- 2All grounds of appeal are clearly numbered
- 3Legal citations are accurate and up‑to‑date
- 4Form is signed by the appellant or their solicitor
- 5Date is entered in DD/MM/YYYY format
- 6Supporting documents are attached and indexed
- 7Copy of the form retained for personal records
- 8Postage or e‑filing confirmation receipt saved
- 9Check for any court‑specific filing fees
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No. 11 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete all required fields in black ink or via the e‑filing portal.
- 3Attach any relevant judgments, transcripts, or legal extracts.
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Send the original to the Court of Appeal Registry by post or hand‑deliver it.
- 6If filing electronically, upload the PDF and confirm receipt.
- 7Keep the acknowledgment of filing for future reference.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not accept electronic signatures unless filed through the e‑filing system.
- 2Only one appellant can use this form per appeal; joint appeals need separate copies.
- 3No provision for attaching large volumes of evidence – limit to essential documents.
- 4The form does not include a fee schedule; check the Court’s website for any required payment.
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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 that the form header shows the 2024 revision date.
- Confirm the correct court address is listed for the Court of Appeal.
- Verify the field for ‘Section 2 Criminal Procedure Act 1993’ is present.
- Ensure the signature block includes space for a solicitor’s signature if represented.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 04/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from Courts Service catalogue.
- SRCSection 2 Criminal Procedure Act 1993 reference inferred from form name.
- SRC14‑day deadline based on standard appeal rules in Irish criminal procedure.
- SRCE‑filing availability noted from Courts Service online services page.
- SRCSpecific wording of fields not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 11 (criminal) with Form No. 8 (civil).
Assuming the 14‑day deadline can be ignored without a formal extension.
Leaving out the statutory reference to Section 2 of the Criminal Procedure Act 1993.
Submitting a photocopy of the judgment instead of a certified copy when required.
Using a handwritten form when the court expects a typed or PDF version.
Failing to attach a copy of the original sentencing order.
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