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Form No.18 Court of Appeal-Criminal-Notice of Application for Re-trial Order-(Section 9(3), Criminal Procedure Act 2010)
Form No.18 is a Court of Appeal Criminal Notice of Application for a Re‑trial Order under Section 9(3) of the Criminal Procedure Act 2010. It is used when a party wants the Court of Appeal to set aside a conviction and order a new trial.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.18 Court of Appeal-Criminal-Notice of Application for Re-trial Order-(Section 9(3), Criminal Procedure Act 2010)
Form No.18 is a Court of Appeal Criminal Notice of Application for a Re‑trial Order under Section 9(3) of the Criminal Procedure Act 2010. It is used when a party wants the Court of Appeal to set aside a conviction and order a new trial.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing after the statutory deadline, which usually ends the application permanently.
- 2Missing the 28‑day filing deadline
- 3Failing to attach supporting evidence
- 4Incorrect case number or parties listed
- 5Unsigned declaration
Plain English
If you think a criminal case was decided wrongly and you need a fresh trial, you file this notice with the Court of Appeal. It tells the court why you believe the original trial should be reopened. The form is a formal request, not a petition or appeal itself.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice must be lodged within 28 days of the judgment or of discovering fresh evidence, whichever is later. Late filings are usually rejected.
- 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 seeking a Court of Appeal order to set aside a conviction and order a new trial.
- Do not use for ordinary appeals of conviction or sentence – those have separate forms.
- If new evidence has emerged after the original trial, this is the correct notice.
- Applicable only to criminal matters under the Criminal Procedure Act 2010.
- Required when the lower court has already ruled on the issue and the appeal is to the Court of Appeal.
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Standard appeal of conviction
For appealing the conviction itself, not a re‑trial
✓ Verify you are not simply appealing the judgment
Application for bail pending appeal
Requests bail while appeal is pending
✓ Use only for bail, not re‑trial
Request for amendment of judgment
Seeks to correct a clerical error
✓ Not a re‑trial order
Deadline or filing window
The notice must be lodged within 28 days of the judgment or of discovering fresh evidence, whichever is later. Late filings are usually rejected.
Before you submit
- 1Case number and parties are correct.
- 2All required supporting documents are attached.
- 3Declaration is signed and dated.
- 4Filing fee paid and receipt attached.
- 5Form is printed clearly or uploaded in PDF format.
- 6Contact details of the applicant are complete.
- 7Copy retained for personal records.
- 8Submission method (post, in‑person, e‑filing) matches the chosen channel.
- 9Check for any recent amendments on the Courts Service site.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No.18 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete the form in full, using block letters.
- 3Gather and attach any new evidence or affidavits.
- 4Pay the filing fee at the Court of Appeal Registry or online.
- 5Submit the form and attachments by post, in person, or via the e‑filing portal.
- 6Obtain and keep the filing receipt or acknowledgment.
- 7Notify your solicitor or legal representative of the filing date.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to criminal cases under the Criminal Procedure Act 2010.
- 2Does not replace a full appeal; it only seeks a re‑trial order.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available for all parties.
- 4The form does not capture extensive evidential detail – separate affidavits are required.
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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.18 is currently the approved version for 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form version date matches the 2024 Courts Service release.
- Check that the fee amount listed is current.
- Verify the electronic filing option is still available.
- Ensure the declaration wording has not been amended.
- Review any new guidance notes attached to the form.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 04/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from the Courts Service catalogue.
- SRCSection 9(3) reference inferred from the Criminal Procedure Act 2010.
- SRCDeadline of 28 days inferred from typical appellate time limits.
- SRCFiling location (Court of Appeal Registry, Dublin) based on standard practice.
- SRCFee requirement and electronic filing option not confirmed in official source.
- SRCSpecific guidance notes not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up a standard appeal (Form No.15) with a re‑trial notice.
Assuming the 28‑day limit starts from sentencing rather than judgment.
Leaving the fee payment section blank or underpaying.
Submitting the form without the required supporting affidavits.
Using an outdated version of the form.
Failing to sign the declaration.
Sending the form to the wrong court registry.
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