No. 16  Court of Appeal - Criminal -Notice of Appeal Against an Order for Costs - (Section 24, Criminal Justice Act 2006)

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.

Use this form or another form?

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

• • Form completed in full, legibly, and signed.
• • Correct case reference and court details entered.
• • Original costs order attached as a clear copy.
• • All required supporting documents included.
• • Date on the form is within the 14‑day window.
• • Signature matches the appellant’s name on the case file.
• • If filing electronically, digital certificate is valid.
• • Receipt or confirmation of filing obtained.
• • Copy of the filed form retained for personal records.

How to file this form

1. 1Download the latest Form No. 16 from courts.ie.
2. 2Gather the original costs order and any supporting evidence.
3. 3Complete the form, double‑checking the case number and dates.
4. 4Sign and date the notice.
5. 5Submit in person, by post, or via e‑filing before the deadline.
6. 6Obtain a filing receipt or electronic confirmation.
7. 7Keep a copy of everything filed for future reference.

Known limitations

• • Form only applies to criminal costs orders; not for civil matters.
• • Does not include a detailed grounds of appeal – a separate filing may be required.
• • No provision for online payment; filing is free but may incur courier costs.
• • The form does not accept electronic signatures unless filed through e‑filing.