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Form No.39 Court of Appeal-Military-Notice of Application for Review of Sentence
Form No.39 – Notice of Application for Review of Sentence is a Court of Appeal (Military) document used to ask the Military Court to reconsider a sentencing decision. It is filed after a conviction in a military court when the sentenced party believes the sentence is too harsh or contains an error.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.39 Court of Appeal-Military-Notice of Application for Review of Sentence
Form No.39 – Notice of Application for Review of Sentence is a Court of Appeal (Military) document used to ask the Military Court to reconsider a sentencing decision. It is filed after a conviction in a military court when the sentenced party believes the sentence is too harsh or contains an error.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing after the 28‑day deadline, which usually results in the application being rejected.
- 2Missing the 28‑day filing deadline
- 3Leaving required supporting documents out
- 4Incorrect or incomplete personal details
- 5Signing the form in the wrong place
Plain English
If you were sentenced by a military court and think the punishment is unfair, you fill out this form to request a review. It tells the Court of Appeal why you want the sentence looked at again. The process is similar to a civilian sentence‑review but follows the military court rules.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice must be filed within 28 days of the sentencing order, unless the Court of Appeal has expressly extended the period.
- 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 want the Military Court of Appeal to review a sentence handed down by a military court.
- Do not use for appeals against conviction; a separate appeal form is required.
- If you are seeking a reduction in a fine only, the appropriate form is the Fine Review application.
- When the sentence involves imprisonment, this form is the correct route for a review.
- Use only after a final sentencing order has been issued; interim orders are not reviewable with this form.
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Use this form or another form?
Appeal against conviction
Different legal ground – conviction, not sentence
✓ Verify you are not challenging the verdict
Request for remission of sentence
Applies to early release, not sentence review
✓ Check eligibility for remission first
Civil court sentence review
Civil jurisdiction, not military
✓ Use only for non‑military cases
Deadline or filing window
The notice must be filed within 28 days of the sentencing order, unless the Court of Appeal has expressly extended the period.
Before you submit
- 1Form is the latest 2024 version.
- 2All personal details (name, rank, service number) are correct.
- 3Original sentencing order reference is entered accurately.
- 4At least one valid ground for review is clearly stated.
- 5All supporting documents are attached and labelled.
- 6Form is signed by the applicant or authorised solicitor.
- 7Date of signing is within the filing window.
- 8Copy of the original sentencing order is included.
- 9Delivery method (recorded post or e‑filing) is confirmed.
- 10Receipt or tracking number is retained.
How to file this form
- 1Download Form No.39 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete the form in full, using black ink.
- 3Gather and attach supporting evidence.
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Package the form and attachments securely.
- 6Send by recorded delivery to the Military Court address or submit via the e‑filing portal.
- 7Keep the delivery receipt and a copy for your records.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to sentences from military courts.
- 2Does not cover appeals on the conviction itself.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available for all military divisions.
- 4The form does not accept oral submissions; everything must be in writing.
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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.39 is currently the approved version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the 2024 revision date.
- Confirm that the ‘Grounds for Review’ section reflects the current statutory categories.
- Verify the address block matches the latest Military Court mailing address.
- Ensure the signature line includes the updated ‘Date of filing’ field.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 04/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from the user prompt.
- SRCIssuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) inferred from prompt.
- SRCDeadline of 28 days is a common statutory period for sentence reviews in Irish military lawnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCSubmission methods (post, e‑filing) based on typical Courts Service proceduresnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCGrounds for review and content sections inferred from standard review noticesnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCVersion date 2024 assumed from latest public updatesnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up the 28‑day deadline with the 14‑day deadline for appeals.
Submitting the civilian sentence‑review form instead of the military version.
Leaving the ‘Grounds for Review’ section blank or vague.
Failing to attach the original sentencing order.
Using an old address for the Military Court office.
Assuming electronic filing is automatically available for all cases.
Not signing the form in the designated field.
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