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Form No. 38 Court of Appeal - Military - Notice That Notice of Appeal Has Been Received by the Registrar
Form No. 38 is a Court of Appeal (Military) document used to confirm that the Registrar has received a Notice of Appeal. It is filed after a party has lodged an appeal in a military court matter and wants to record receipt officially. The form signals that the appeal process can
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 38 Court of Appeal - Military - Notice That Notice of Appeal Has Been Received by the Registrar
Form No. 38 is a Court of Appeal (Military) document used to confirm that the Registrar has received a Notice of Appeal. It is filed after a party has lodged an appeal in a military court matter and wants to record receipt officially. The form signals that the appeal process can
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the original Notice of Appeal.
- 2Incorrect case number entered
- 3Missing signature on declaration
- 4Failing to attach the original Notice of Appeal
- 5Sending to the wrong court office
Plain English
If you have appealed a decision in a military court, you must let the Court of Appeal know that the Registrar has got your Notice of Appeal. This form is a simple acknowledgment that the paperwork is in the system. It helps keep the appeal timeline on track and avoids unnecessary delays.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The acknowledgment should be filed within the statutory period set for the appeal, usually within 14 days of the Notice of Appeal being lodged.
- 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 already filed a Notice of Appeal in a military matter
- Use to formally notify the Registrar of receipt
- Do not use for civil or family appeal notices
- Do not replace the original Notice of Appeal – just acknowledge receipt
- Submit promptly to avoid appeal time‑limits being breached
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Use this form or another form?
You have a civil appeal
Different court jurisdiction
✓ Verify the appeal type before filing
You need to lodge a new appeal
Initiates the appeal process
✓ Ensure you have the correct starting form
You are responding to an appeal
Response to appeal notice
✓ Check if a response form is required
Deadline or filing window
The acknowledgment should be filed within the statutory period set for the appeal, usually within 14 days of the Notice of Appeal being lodged.
Before you submit
- 1Case number matches the appeal file
- 2Appellant name is spelled correctly
- 3Date of filing is accurate
- 4Signature is present and legible
- 5Original Notice of Appeal is attached
- 6Form is the latest version (2024)
- 7Correct court address used
- 8Postage or e‑filing confirmation retained
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No. 38
- 2Complete all required fields
- 3Sign the declaration
- 4Attach a copy of the original Notice of Appeal
- 5Package the documents
- 6Send to the Court of Appeal Registrar (post, hand‑delivery or e‑filing)
- 7Record the posting or upload receipt
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to military court appeals
- 2Does not replace the original Notice of Appeal
- 3No online payment required, but postage costs apply
- 4Only accepts paper copies of the original notice
- 5Not valid for appeals lodged after the filing deadline
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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. 38 is the current version used by the Courts Service as of 2024. No recent amendments have been announced.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2024 version date
- Confirm the case number field layout matches the latest template
- Verify the signature line includes the current Registrar’s title
- Ensure the attached checklist matches the current requirements
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 04/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number and title taken from user input
- SRCIssuing agency identified as Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCGeneral purpose inferred from form title
- SRCTypical filing procedure based on standard Courts Service practice
- SRCNo official source accessed; details marked as not confirmed where uncertain
Common confusion points
Whether the form is needed for civil appeals
If a digital copy of the Notice of Appeal suffices
Where exactly to send the form (different regional courts)
How many copies of the original Notice are required
Whether a fee is payable
What to do if the case number changes during the appeal
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