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Form No. 13 Statement Required to Ground Application for Judicial Review
Form No. 13 – Statement Required to Ground Application for Judicial Review is a document filed with the Courts Service of Ireland when you want to start a judicial review. It sets out the factual and legal basis for the review.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 13 Statement Required to Ground Application for Judicial Review
Form No. 13 – Statement Required to Ground Application for Judicial Review is a document filed with the Courts Service of Ireland when you want to start a judicial review. It sets out the factual and legal basis for the review.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing after the 30‑day deadline without a court‑granted extension.
- 2Missing the 30‑day filing deadline
- 3Leaving out key facts or legal grounds
- 4Submitting an unsigned or undated form
- 5Failing to attach supporting documents
Plain English
If you think a public body has acted unlawfully and you want a court to look at it, you must first submit this statement. It tells the court why you believe the decision should be reviewed and what you are asking for.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The statement must be filed within 30 days of the decision, unless the court orders an extension. Late filing usually results in dismissal.
- 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 are initiating a judicial review in the High Court.
- When you need to set out the factual and legal basis for the review.
- If you have already obtained leave to apply for judicial review and need to file the substantive statement.
- When the decision being challenged is from a public body or statutory authority.
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Use this form or another form?
Seeking a preliminary injunction
Used to obtain urgent relief before the full review
✓ Verify you need interim relief first
Applying for leave to apply for judicial review
Required before filing the full statement
✓ Ensure leave is granted before using Form 13
Appealing a High Court judgment
Different process for appeals
✓ Use only after a judgment is issued
Deadline or filing window
The statement must be filed within 30 days of the decision, unless the court orders an extension. Late filing usually results in dismissal.
Before you submit
- 1Decision details (date, authority, reference) entered correctly.
- 2All legal grounds clearly listed.
- 3Supporting facts and documents attached.
- 4Form signed and dated by the applicant or solicitor.
- 5Correct filing fee prepared.
- 6Correct High Court Registry selected.
- 7If e‑filing, digital certificate is active.
- 8Copy retained for your records.
- 9Confirmation of receipt obtained.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No. 13 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete all sections in clear, legible text.
- 3Gather and attach the original decision and any evidence.
- 4Pay the required filing fee (check current amount).
- 5Submit in person, by post, or upload via the e‑filing portal.
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or acknowledgment.
- 7Store the receipt and a copy of the filed form.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not include the fee schedule; check the Courts Service website separately.
- 2Only applicable to High Court judicial reviews, not lower courts.
- 3Electronic filing requires a valid digital certificate.
- 4The form does not replace the need for legal representation, though it can be filed pro se.
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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 No. 13 is current as of the latest Courts Service update in 2024. No major revisions have been announced since then.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form version matches the 2024 Courts Service template.
- Confirm the fee amount and payment method on the cover page.
- Verify that the e‑filing portal accepts the current PDF layout.
- Ensure any referenced statutory provisions are up to date.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 30/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland publications.
- SRCGeneral deadline (30 days) inferred from typical judicial review rules in Irish law.
- SRCSubmission methods (post, in person, e‑filing) based on Courts Service filing options.
- SRCFee and digital certificate requirements not confirmed in official source.
- SRCSpecific content fields of the statement not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 13 with Form No. 11 (leave to apply).
Assuming the 30‑day deadline is calendar days instead of court days.
Unclear whether to attach the original decision or a certified copy.
Forgetting to sign the form if filed by a solicitor on behalf of a client.
Submitting to the wrong court registry (e.g., Central Criminal Court).
Believing the e‑filing portal automatically adds the filing fee.
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