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Form No. 37 Court of Appeal - Military - Notice of Appeal
Form No. 37 – Court of Appeal – Military – Notice of Appeal is a document used to formally notify the Court of Appeal that a party wishes to appeal a decision made by a military court. It is required when seeking to challenge a military judgment in the civilian appellate system.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 37 Court of Appeal - Military - Notice of Appeal
Form No. 37 – Court of Appeal – Military – Notice of Appeal is a document used to formally notify the Court of Appeal that a party wishes to appeal a decision made by a military court. It is required when seeking to challenge a military judgment in the civilian appellate system.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing the notice after the 28‑day deadline.
- 2Missing the 28‑day filing deadline
- 3Leaving any required attachment out (e.g., judgment copy)
- 4Incorrect appellant details or misspelled names
- 5Failing to pay the filing fee
Plain English
If you or someone you represent lost a case in a military court and want the Court of Appeal to review it, you fill out this notice. It tells the court you’re appealing and gives the basic details of the case.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice must be lodged within 28 days of the military court’s judgment, unless the court grants an extension.
- 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 appealing a decision from a military court to the Court of Appeal.
- Do not use for civil or family court appeals – separate notice forms exist.
- Applicable for both individual service members and legal representatives.
- Required even if the appeal is based solely on a point of law.
- Must accompany the prescribed filing fee.
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Use this form or another form?
Appealing a civil High Court judgment
Different court and procedural rules
✓ Verify the originating court before using
Form No. 36 – Notice of Appeal (Civil)
Appealing a criminal Crown Court decision
Criminal procedure applies
✓ Confirm the offence type
Form No. 38 – Notice of Appeal (Criminal)
Seeking leave to appeal a tribunal decision
Tribunal, not court, route
✓ Check tribunal rules first
Form No. 39 – Application for Leave to Appeal
Deadline or filing window
The notice must be lodged within 28 days of the military court’s judgment, unless the court grants an extension.
Before you submit
- 1All required fields completed?
- 2Signature and date present?
- 3Certified copy of the original judgment attached?
- 4Filing fee paid and receipt included?
- 5Correct address of the Court of Appeal Registry used?
- 6Paper copy printed legibly in black ink?
- 7If e‑filing, PDF is under the size limit and all pages are clear?
- 8Applicant’s contact details up to date?
- 9Any supporting documents referenced are attached?
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No. 37 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete the form and attach the required judgment copy.
- 3Pay the filing fee (bank draft or online payment).
- 4Package the documents and send them by post to the Court of Appeal Registry, or upload via the e‑filing portal.
- 5Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of filing.
- 6Keep a copy of the filed notice for your records.
Known limitations
- 1Form is only for military court decisions; using it for other courts will be rejected.
- 2Electronic filing may not be available for all parties (e.g., those without a digital certificate).
- 3The form does not include space for extensive grounds – a separate supporting brief is required.
- 4No automatic confirmation of receipt unless you request a filing receipt.
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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. 37 is currently the approved version as of 2024. No recent amendments have been announced, but check the Courts Service site for updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form version number matches the latest PDF on courts.ie.
- Check if the filing fee amount has changed.
- Verify any new electronic filing requirements.
- Ensure the deadline period (28 days) still applies.
- Look for added fields for email or digital signatures.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 04/02/26
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Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 37 with the civil appeal notice (Form No. 36).
Assuming the 28‑day deadline is calendar days rather than court days.
Forgetting to attach a certified copy of the{original} military judgment.
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