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Form No. 13 Court of Appeal - Criminal - Notice of Application for Enlargement of Time Within Which to Appeal
Form No. 13 – Court of Appeal Criminal – Notice of Application for Enlargement of Time Within Which to Appeal is a Courts Service form used to request extra time to lodge an appeal in a criminal case. It is filed when the usual appeal deadline has been missed or is about to be missed.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 13 Court of Appeal - Criminal - Notice of Application for Enlargement of Time Within Which to Appeal
Form No. 13 – Court of Appeal Criminal – Notice of Application for Enlargement of Time Within Which to Appeal is a Courts Service form used to request extra time to lodge an appeal in a criminal case. It is filed when the usual appeal deadline has been missed or is about to be missed.
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- 2Missing the original appeal deadline before filing
- 3Leaving required supporting documents out
- 4Incorrect case reference numbers
- 5Failing to sign the form
Plain English
If you need more days to appeal a criminal conviction or sentence, you fill out this short paper. It tells the Court of Appeal why you couldn't meet the normal time limit and asks the judge for an extension.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File it as soon as you realise the appeal deadline will be missed, but before the original deadline expires if possible.
- 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 you need more time to lodge a criminal appeal.
- If the appeal deadline has been missed but you have a valid reason.
- To request a specific number of extra days or weeks.
- When the Court of Appeal has not already granted an extension.
- Instead of filing a full appeal, this is only the time‑extension request.
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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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Form Details
- Revision date
- 04/02/26
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