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Form No.19 Notice of Adjudication and of Statutory Sitting
Form No.19 Notice of Adjudication and of Statutory Sitting is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to inform the court and parties about the date of an adjudication hearing and any statutory sitting required. It is filed when a case is ready for a judge’s decision or when a statutory deadline must be met.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.19 Notice of Adjudication and of Statutory Sitting
Form No.19 Notice of Adjudication and of Statutory Sitting is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to inform the court and parties about the date of an adjudication hearing and any statutory sitting required. It is filed when a case is ready for a judge’s decision or when a statutory deadline must be met.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing the notice less than 7 days before the statutory sitting.
- 2Missing the 7‑day notice period
- 3Incorrect case number or party details
- 4Failure to attach required supporting documents
- 5Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
When a case reaches the point where a judge will give a final decision, you must let the court know the hearing date and any legal time limits that apply. This form is the official way to give that notice.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice must be filed at least 7 days before the statutory sitting and before the adjudication hearing date is finalised by the court.
- 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 have set a date for the adjudication hearing.
- Use when a statutory sitting (e.g., a statutory deadline under the Courts of Justice Act) must be recorded.
- Do not use for ordinary procedural updates – those require a different notice form.
- Use instead of a simple letter to ensure the court records the date officially.
- Apply when the parties have agreed on the adjudication date and need court confirmation.
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Use this form or another form?
Request for Adjournment
For postponing a hearing, not setting a new date
✓ Verify if you need a new adjudication date first
Notice of Appeal
When appealing a decision, not scheduling adjudication
✓ Use only after a judgment is made
Statutory Declaration of Service
To confirm service of documents, not to set hearing dates
✓ Ensure the service is complete before filing No.19
Deadline or filing window
The notice must be filed at least 7 days before the statutory sitting and before the adjudication hearing date is finalised by the court.
Before you submit
- 1Case number matches the court file.
- 2All party names are spelled correctly.
- 3Proposed adjudication date is realistic and agreed by parties.
- 4Statutory sitting details are accurate and comply with relevant Acts.
- 5Form is signed and dated by the authorised representative.
- 6Required supporting documents are attached.
- 7Copy of the form is kept for your records.
- 8Delivery method (in person, post, online) is confirmed.
- 9Receipt or acknowledgment from the court is obtained.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No.19 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete all fields in clear, legible print.
- 3Attach any statutory sitting orders or related documents.
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Deliver to the appropriate court registry (in person, post, or via the online portal).
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or confirmation email.
Known limitations
- 1Form only accepts printed entries; electronic fill‑in may not be accepted in all courts.
- 2No online auto‑validation of case number.
- 3Statutory sitting details must be cross‑checked against the relevant legislation manually.
- 4The form does not accommodate multiple adjudication dates – a separate filing is required for changes.
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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.19 is currently the approved version as of 2024. No recent amendments have been announced, but check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows the 2024 version date.
- Check that the field for statutory sitting reflects current legislation.
- Verify the court registry address on the form matches the current location.
- Ensure the online submission option is still offered on the Courts Service portal.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 28/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from Courts Service of Ireland listings.
- SRCPurpose inferred from the name “Notice of Adjudication and of Statutory Sitting”.
- SRCDeadline of 7 days inferred from typical statutory notice periods in Irish court practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCSubmission methods (post, in‑person, online portal) based on general Courts Service filing optionsnot confirmed for this specific form.
- SRCRisk list derived from common filing errors observed in Irish court processesnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.19 with Form No.12 (adjournment).
Assuming the statutory sitting date is the same as the adjudication date.
Leaving the case number blank or using an old reference.
Submitting the form by email when the court only accepts post or in‑person.
Forgetting to attach the statutory sitting order.
Using cursive handwriting that the clerk cannot read.
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