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Form No. 33 Court of Appeal - Criminal - Notice of Result of Appeal
Form No. 33 – Court of Appeal Criminal – Notice of Result of Appeal is a document used to inform the Courts Service that a criminal appeal has been decided. It is filed after the Court of Appeal delivers its judgment.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 33 Court of Appeal - Criminal - Notice of Result of Appeal
Form No. 33 – Court of Appeal Criminal – Notice of Result of Appeal is a document used to inform the Courts Service that a criminal appeal has been decided. It is filed after the Court of Appeal delivers its judgment.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the official judgment.
- 2Missing the 14‑day filing window
- 3Leaving the result field blank or ambiguous
- 4Submitting the wrong case number
- 5Failing to attach the judgment copy
Plain English
When a criminal case is taken to the Court of Appeal, the party who wins must let the courts know the outcome. This form records the decision – whether the conviction was upheld, varied or quashed – and sends that information back to the lower court.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the notice within 14 days of the Court of Appeal judgment to avoid procedural penalties.
- 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 criminal appeal has been decided by the Court of Appeal
- To inform the lower court of the appeal outcome
- When the appeal result changes the original conviction or sentence
- If you need an official record for a subsequent application (e.g., bail, parole)
- Instead of a general ‘Notice of Appeal’ which is used before a decision
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Appeal pending
Used to start an appeal, not to report the result
✓ Verify the appeal has been decided first
Civil appeal result
Different form for civil matters
✓ Use the civil version for non‑criminal cases
Form No. 34 – Civil Notice of Result
Criminal sentence variation without appeal
Applies when a judge varies a sentence without appeal
✓ Confirm no appeal was lodged
Form No. 35 – Notice of Sentence Variation
Deadline or filing window
File the notice within 14 days of the Court of Appeal judgment to avoid procedural penalties.
Before you submit
- 1Case number matches the appeal record
- 2All party names are spelled correctly
- 3Result of appeal clearly selected (upheld, varied, set aside, etc.)
- 4Date of judgment entered in DD/MM/YYYY format
- 5Signature of appellant or solicitor present
- 6Certified copy of the judgment attached
- 7Form printed on A4 paper or uploaded as a PDF
- 8Postage method includes tracking or e‑filing receipt saved
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No. 33 from courts.ie
- 2Complete the form in black ink or via the PDF editor
- 3Attach a certified copy of the appeal judgment
- 4Sign and date the form
- 5Post to the Court of Appeal registry or upload through the e‑filing portal
- 6Keep the acknowledgement receipt for your records
Known limitations
- 1Only for criminal appeals decided by the Court of Appeal
- 2Does not replace a formal order; the judgment itself remains the operative document
- 3Electronic submission requires a valid digital certificate
- 4Paper copies must be legible; smudged entries may be rejected
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. 33 is current as of the 2024 Courts Service form catalogue. 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 required signature field matches the latest layout
- Verify that the e‑filing portal accepts the current PDF version
- Ensure the attached judgment is a certified copy as required
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 04/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from the Courts Service catalogue
- SRCDeadline of 14 days inferred from typical Irish court practice for appeal notices
- SRCSubmission methods (post or e‑filing) based on standard Courts Service procedures
- SRCContent fields (case number, result, judgment copy) inferred from similar appeal result forms
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact wording of the result options
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific version revision date
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 33 (result) with Form 32 (notice of appeal)
Leaving the ‘result of appeal’ box unchecked
Using an old version of the form that lacks the signature line
Submitting a draft judgment instead of a certified copy
Failing to include the correct court reference number
Sending the form to the wrong registry office
Assuming e‑filing is optional when a digital certificate is available
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