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Form No. 15 Court of Appeal - Criminal - Notice of Appeal Against Dismissal of Charge - (Section 4e, Criminal Procedure Act 1967)
Form No. 15 is a Notice of Appeal against a dismissal of a charge in the Court of Appeal for criminal matters, filed under Section 4e of the Criminal Procedure Act 1967. Use it when you want to challenge a judge’s decision to dismiss a criminal charge.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 15 Court of Appeal - Criminal - Notice of Appeal Against Dismissal of Charge - (Section 4e, Criminal Procedure Act 1967)
Form No. 15 is a Notice of Appeal against a dismissal of a charge in the Court of Appeal for criminal matters, filed under Section 4e of the Criminal Procedure Act 1967. Use it when you want to challenge a judge’s decision to dismiss a criminal charge.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing the notice after the 14‑day deadline.
- 2Missing the 14‑day filing deadline
- 3Leaving the grounds for appeal vague or incomplete
- 4Failing to sign or date the form
- 5Sending the form to the wrong court office
Plain English
If a criminal charge has been thrown out and you think that was wrong, this form lets you tell the Court of Appeal you want to fight that decision. It’s a short written notice that starts the appeal process.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice must be lodged within 14 days of the dismissal order, unless the Court of Appeal grants an extension in writing.
- 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 a criminal charge has been dismissed and you wish to appeal.
- Do not use for civil matters or for appeals against convictions.
- If the dismissal was by a District Court, the appeal goes to the Court of Appeal using this form.
- If you are seeking a stay of the dismissal pending appeal, include that request on the same form.
- For appeals against sentencing decisions, a different form (e.g., Form No. 16) is required.
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Dismissal of a civil claim
Civil appeals use a different procedure
✓ Verify the matter is criminal
Conviction you want to overturn
Appeals against conviction, not dismissal
✓ Use the conviction appeal form
Request for a stay of execution
Separate stay application
✓ File the stay form alongside the notice
Deadline or filing window
The notice must be lodged within 14 days of the dismissal order, unless the Court of Appeal grants an extension in writing.
Before you submit
- 1Downloaded the latest Form No. 15 from courts.ie
- 2All personal and case details are correct
- 3Grounds for appeal are clearly set out
- 4Form is signed and dated
- 5All supporting documents are attached
- 6Correct postage or electronic submission method selected
- 7Copy retained for your records
- 8Deadline date calculated and confirmed
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the current Form No. 15 from the Courts Service website.
- 2Complete the form in black ink or via the online portal.
- 3Attach any relevant evidence or transcripts.
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Post to the Central Office or upload through the Courts Service e‑filing system.
- 6Obtain a receipt or proof of posting.
- 7Keep a copy for your records.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not accept electronic signatures in all courts.
- 2Only accepts appeals against dismissals, not convictions.
- 3No built‑in validation for case number format.
- 4If filed by post, delivery time may affect the deadline.
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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. 15 is currently the up‑to‑date version as of 2024; no recent amendments have been published.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2024 revision date.
- Confirm the listed filing address matches the current Central Office location.
- Verify the deadline wording still states 14 days.
- Ensure the signature line includes space for both appellant and solicitor if represented.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 04/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogue
- SRCSection 4e reference from Criminal Procedure Act 1967
- SRC14‑day deadline inferred from typical appeal rules
- SRCSubmission address based on Courts Service Central Office location
- SRCElectronic filing option noted from Courts Service e‑filing information
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact wording of deadline and any recent amendments
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: availability of electronic signature
Common confusion points
Mixing up the 14‑day deadline with other appeal time limits.
Using the form for a conviction appeal instead of a dismissal appeal.
Leaving the ‘grounds for appeal’ section too brief.
Sending the form to a District Court office rather than the Central Office.
Failing to include the correct case reference number.
Assuming an electronic copy automatically counts as a filed notice.
Not checking if a stay of execution is needed alongside the appeal.
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