No. 43 Court of Appeal - Military - Notice of Application by Appellant for Bail Pending Appeal

What this form is for

• • Use when you are the appellant in a military court case and need bail pending appeal.
• • Do not use for civilian court appeals – those have separate bail forms.
• • Use instead of a general bail application if the appeal is already lodged.
• • Applicable when the original conviction was by a military tribunal.
• • Use if you intend to remain in custody until the appeal is heard without bail.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

File the notice of application for bail as soon as the notice of appeal is served; there is no fixed statutory deadline, but delays reduce the chance of bail being granted.

Before you submit

• • All appellant details completed (name, rank, service number).
• • Original conviction details entered correctly.
• • Grounds for bail clearly stated.
• • Signed and dated by the appellant or solicitor.
• • Surety or guarantee attached, if required.
• • Copies of the notice of appeal included.
• • Form printed on A4 paper, legible.
• • Correct filing address or e‑filing portal selected.
• • Postage paid and tracking number recorded (if mailed).

How to file this form

1. 1Download the latest Form No. 43 from courts.ie.
2. 2Complete the form in block letters, checking each field.
3. 3Gather supporting documents (surety, character references, notice of appeal).
4. 4Sign and date the form.
5. 5Submit to the Court of Appeal Military Division registry in person, by post, or via e‑filing.
6. 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of filing.
7. 7Keep a copy for your records.

Known limitations

• • Form only applies to military court appeals.
• • Electronic filing may not be available in all regions.
• • No provision for multiple appellants on one form.
• • Supports only English language entries.
• • Does not replace a full bail bond if the court requires one.