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Form No.17 Chairman’s List of Persons Attending and Report of Result of Meeting
Form No.17 Chairman’s List of Persons Attending and Report of Result of Meeting is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to record attendance and decisions at a court‑related meeting chaired by a judge or official. It is filed after the meeting to provide an official record.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.17 Chairman’s List of Persons Attending and Report of Result of Meeting
Form No.17 Chairman’s List of Persons Attending and Report of Result of Meeting is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to record attendance and decisions at a court‑related meeting chaired by a judge or official. It is filed after the meeting to provide an official record.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to include every person who was present.
- 2Leaving out an attendee’s full name or title
- 3Submitting after the court‑specified deadline
- 4Using an outdated version of the form
- 5Illegible handwriting causing mis‑reading
Plain English
After a court‑presided meeting you need to note who was there and what was decided. This form captures that information in a simple list and a short report. It is then sent to the Courts Service to keep the official minutes.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the form within 5 working days of the meeting unless the court has set a specific later date.
- 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 judge chairs a formal meeting that requires an official attendance list.
- Use for board‑type meetings of the court (e.g., allocation committees).
- Do not use for ordinary hearings where the judge’s written judgment suffices.
- Use instead of a separate minutes template when the court mandates Form No.17.
- Applicable to both civil and criminal court registries.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Allocation meeting
Records case allocation rather than attendance
✓ Verify meeting type before filing
Court‑room hearing
Attendance is implicit in the record
✓ Only use Form No.17 for non‑hearing meetings
No form required – judgment covers outcome
Committee of the Bar
Different body, different reporting requirements
✓ Confirm the issuing agency
Deadline or filing window
File the form within 5 working days of the meeting unless the court has set a specific later date.
Before you submit
- 1Attendance list matches the register signed at the meeting.
- 2All names are spelled correctly and include titles.
- 3Result report reflects the exact decision wording.
- 4Form is signed by the chairperson and dated.
- 5No stray marks or corrections on the page.
- 6Use the current 2024 version of Form No.17.
- 7Attach any required supporting documents (e.g., agenda).
- 8Make a copy for your records before submission.
- 9Confirm the correct court registry address.
How to file this form
- 1Collect the signed attendance register and meeting notes.
- 2Download or obtain the latest Form No.17 from the Courts Service website.
- 3Complete the form using clear, printed text.
- 4Sign and date the form as the chairperson.
- 5Deliver the form to the appropriate district court registry in person or by post.
- 6Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the clerk.
- 7File a copy in your own records.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not accept digital signatures in all courts.
- 2Only suitable for meetings chaired by a court official.
- 3No online portal for direct upload in most jurisdictions.
- 4Length of the result report may be limited to 250 words.
- 5Cannot be used for private arbitration meetings.
Field map
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.17 is currently the latest version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced for 2025.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the 2024 revision date.
- Confirm the number of columns for attendee details matches the latest layout.
- Verify if electronic signatures are now accepted.
- Ensure the report section allows up to 250 words as per the current version.
- Review any new instructions added to the back of the form.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from the user prompt.
- SRCIssuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) inferred from prompt.
- SRCTypical deadline (5 working days) based on common court filing practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCElectronic signature acceptance statusnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCAlternate forms (No.18, No.22) mentioned as plausible equivalentsnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCExact word limit for result reportnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.17 with Form No.18 (allocation list).
Leaving the ‘Result of Meeting’ section blank or too vague.
Using an older printed version of the form.
Submitting via email when the court only accepts hard copies.
Forgetting to include the chairperson’s signature.
Unclear whether to list observers versus participants.
Assuming the form can be filed after the statutory deadline.
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