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Form No. 32 Caption for Deposition of Witness Examined Before Examiner
Form No. 32 – Caption for Deposition of Witness Examined Before Examiner is a court document used to record the heading and basic details of a witness deposition taken in the presence of a court examiner. It is filed when a witness gives a sworn statement outside of a trial.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 32 Caption for Deposition of Witness Examined Before Examiner
Form No. 32 – Caption for Deposition of Witness Examined Before Examiner is a court document used to record the heading and basic details of a witness deposition taken in the presence of a court examiner. It is filed when a witness gives a sworn statement outside of a trial.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is an inaccurate case caption, which can disconnect the deposition from the proper file.
- 2Incorrect case caption or number
- 3Misspelling the witness or examiner’s name
- 4Wrong date or location entered
- 5Failing to sign the form
Plain English
Think of this as the cover page for a written interview with a witness. The form tells the court who the witness is, who asked the questions, and when the interview happened. It helps keep the deposition organised and searchable in court records.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the caption as soon as the deposition is completed, ideally within 2 business days, to avoid procedural 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 a witness gives a sworn statement before a court‑appointed examiner.
- When the deposition will be used as evidence in an upcoming hearing.
- When the deposition is taken outside the courtroom but still under court authority.
- When the parties need a formal record to attach to the case file.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Witness statement taken without examiner
No examiner required
✓ Use only for informal statements
Deposition taken in court
Recorded in court minutes
✓ Ensure minutes are signed
Electronic evidence submission
For digital files
✓ Verify file format before upload
Deadline or filing window
File the caption as soon as the deposition is completed, ideally within 2 business days, to avoid procedural delays.
Before you submit
- 1Case number and title match the court file.
- 2Witness full name and address are correct.
- 3Examiner’s name and qualification are entered.
- 4Date and venue of deposition are accurate.
- 5Examiner’s signature is present.
- 6Form is printed clearly or uploaded as a high‑resolution PDF.
- 7All required attachments (e.g., transcript) are included.
- 8Copy retained for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Obtain Form No. 32 from the Courts Service website or registry.
- 2Complete all fields in black ink or via the online form.
- 3Have the examiner sign the completed form.
- 4Attach the deposition transcript if required.
- 5Deliver the package to the appropriate court registry or upload it through the online portal.
- 6Obtain a receipt or filing confirmation.
- 7File a copy with your own records.
Known limitations
- 1Form is only for depositions taken before a court‑appointed examiner.
- 2Does not replace a full affidavit or sworn statement.
- 3Electronic submission may be limited to certain courts.
- 4No validation checks on the paper version – double‑check manually.
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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. 32 is currently in active use with no recent amendments reported. Check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header matches the latest Courts Service template.
- Check that the case caption field layout has not changed.
- Verify the signature line includes the examiner’s title.
- Ensure any online upload fields reflect current portal requirements.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 04/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from user input.
- SRCIssuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) inferred from form name.
- SRCTypical use of deposition captions in Irish court practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCSubmission methods (registry, post, online portal) based on general Courts Service proceduresnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCRisk list derived from common filing errorsnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCVersion checklist assumptions based on typical form updatesnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 31 (Witness Statement) with Form No. 32.
Leaving the examiner’s title blank.
Using the wrong date format (DD/MM/YYYY vs. MM/DD/YYYY).
Submitting the form to the civil registry when the case is criminal.
Failing to attach the transcript when the court requires it.
Assuming an electronic copy is automatically saved without confirming upload.
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