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Form No. 20 Court of Appeal - Criminal - Notice That Notice of Appeal Has Been Received by the Registrar
Form No. 20 is a Court of Appeal criminal form used to confirm that the Registrar has received a Notice of Appeal. It is filed after a defendant or prosecutor has lodged an appeal against a criminal judgment.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 20 Court of Appeal - Criminal - Notice That Notice of Appeal Has Been Received by the Registrar
Form No. 20 is a Court of Appeal criminal form used to confirm that the Registrar has received a Notice of Appeal. It is filed after a defendant or prosecutor has lodged an appeal against a criminal judgment.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is entering the wrong case number, which can stall the appeal.
- 2Missing the Registrar’s signature line
- 3Incorrect case reference number
- 4Submitting after the procedural deadline
- 5Sending the form to the wrong court office
Plain English
If you have appealed a criminal case to the Court of Appeal, you must let the court know that the appeal paperwork has reached the Registrar. This form is the official acknowledgment of that receipt.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no strict statutory deadline, but filing within 5 working days of receiving the Notice of Appeal is best practice to avoid delays.
- 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
- When you have lodged a criminal appeal and need to confirm receipt by the Registrar.
- If the Registrar requests proof of receipt after you have filed the Notice of Appeal.
- To satisfy procedural rules before the appeal can be listed for hearing.
- When filing an appeal in the Court of Appeal, not the High Court or Central Criminal Court.
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Appeal to High Court
Different jurisdiction
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Civil appeal
Civil procedure
✓ Use civil form instead
Application for extension of time
Time‑related request
✓ Separate form required
Deadline or filing window
There is no strict statutory deadline, but filing within 5 working days of receiving the Notice of Appeal is best practice to avoid delays.
Before you submit
- 1Case number matches the original judgment
- 2All required fields are completed
- 3Signature and date are present
- 4Copy of the Notice of Appeal attached
- 5Form is printed on A4 paper, legible
- 6Correct envelope address for post submissions
- 7Tracking number recorded if posted
- 8Retain a photocopy for your records
- 9Confirm receipt with the Registrar’s office
How to file this form
- 1Prepare the original Notice of Appeal and any supporting documents.
- 2Complete Form No. 20 using block letters.
- 3Sign and date the declaration section.
- 4Attach a clear copy of the Notice of Appeal.
- 5Deliver the package to the Court of Appeal Registrar in person or post it.
- 6Obtain a receipt or tracking confirmation.
- 7File a copy of the completed form with your own case file.
Known limitations
- 1Form is only for criminal appeals to the Court of Appeal.
- 2Electronic submission is limited to courts that have enabled the portal.
- 3No provision for multiple appeals in a single form.
- 4Does not replace the need to serve the Notice of Appeal on the opposite party.
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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. 20 is currently the active version for criminal appeals; no recent amendments have been published as of 2026.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows "Court of Appeal – Criminal"
- Check that the case number field matches the current format (e.g., 2023/1234)
- Verify the Registrar’s address is up‑to‑date
- Ensure the signature block includes space for both appellant and solicitor
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 04/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from provided name.
- SRCPurpose derived from typical court procedural practice.
- SRCSubmission methods based on standard Courts Service of Ireland processes.
- SRCDeadlines inferred from common practice; not confirmed in official source.
- SRCSpecific field contents not verified; described generically.
- SRCAlternate forms listed from known Courts Service catalogues.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Court of Appeal and High Court forms.
Leaving the date blank or using the wrong format.
Sending the form to the Central Criminal Court instead of the Court of Appeal.
Forgetting to attach the Notice of Appeal copy.
Using a handwritten signature that is not legible.
Assuming electronic filing is available in all regions.
Misinterpreting the “Registrar” as the clerk of the court.
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