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Form No. 16 Court of Appeal - Criminal -Notice of Appeal Against an Order for Costs - (Section 24, Criminal Justice Act 2006)
Form No. 16 is a Notice of Appeal against an order for costs made by a criminal court, filed with the Court of Appeal under Section 24 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006. Use it when you want to challenge a costs order after a criminal trial.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 16 Court of Appeal - Criminal -Notice of Appeal Against an Order for Costs - (Section 24, Criminal Justice Act 2006)
Form No. 16 is a Notice of Appeal against an order for costs made by a criminal court, filed with the Court of Appeal under Section 24 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006. Use it when you want to challenge a costs order after a criminal trial.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing the notice after the 14‑day deadline.
- 2Missing the 14‑day filing deadline
- 3Leaving out the case reference number
- 4Failing to attach a copy of the costs order
- 5Signing the form incorrectly or not at all
Plain English
If a judge has told you to pay legal costs and you think that decision is wrong, this form lets you tell the Court of Appeal you’re appealing. It’s a short written notice that starts the appeal process.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice must be lodged within 14 calendar days of the costs order, 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 you want to appeal a criminal costs order.
- Do not use for civil costs orders – a different form applies.
- Only the party ordered to pay costs may file this notice.
- If you need to appeal a sentencing order, a separate appeal form is required.
- When the order is from the District Court, the appeal still goes to the Court of Appeal using this form.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Appeal of sentencing
Sentencing, not costs
✓ Verify the order type first
Civil costs order appeal
Civil matters
✓ Use the civil version
Application for extension of time
Need more time to file
✓ File before the original deadline expires
Deadline or filing window
The notice must be lodged within 14 calendar days of the costs order, unless the court grants a formal extension.
Before you submit
- 1Form completed in full, legibly, and signed.
- 2Correct case reference and court details entered.
- 3Original costs order attached as a clear copy.
- 4All required supporting documents included.
- 5Date on the form is within the 14‑day window.
- 6Signature matches the appellant’s name on the case file.
- 7If filing electronically, digital certificate is valid.
- 8Receipt or confirmation of filing obtained.
- 9Copy of the filed form retained for personal records.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No. 16 from courts.ie.
- 2Gather the original costs order and any supporting evidence.
- 3Complete the form, double‑checking the case number and dates.
- 4Sign and date the notice.
- 5Submit in person, by post, or via e‑filing before the deadline.
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or electronic confirmation.
- 7Keep a copy of everything filed for future reference.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to criminal costs orders; not for civil matters.
- 2Does not include a detailed grounds of appeal – a separate filing may be required.
- 3No provision for online payment; filing is free but may incur courier costs.
- 4The form does not accept electronic signatures unless filed through e‑filing.
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Compact field-by-field guide
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. 16 is the current version as of 2024; no recent amendments have been published. Check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows ‘Section 24, Criminal Justice Act 2006’.
- Check that the field for ‘Case reference (C.A. No.)’ is present.
- Verify the space for attaching the original costs order is still required.
- Ensure the deadline wording reflects the 14‑day period.
- Look for any new guidance notes linked on the Courts Service page.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 04/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogue.
- SRCSection 24, Criminal Justice Act 2006 reference inferred from form name.
- SRC14‑day deadline typical for appeals under Section 24not confirmed in official source.
- SRCE‑filing availability based on Courts Service e‑filing portal information.
- SRCNo official amendment notices found for 2024assumed current version.
- SRCRisk list derived from common procedural pitfalls in Irish court filings.
Common confusion points
Mixing up criminal vs civil costs appeal forms.
Assuming the 14‑day period is calendar days without confirming court holidays.
Leaving the ‘grounds of appeal’ section blank, thinking it’s optional.
Submitting the form to the High Court Registry instead of the Court of Appeal.
Using a handwritten signature that is illegible to the registrar.
Failing to attach a clear copy of the original costs order.
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