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Form No. 44 Court of Appeal - Military - Recognisance Pending Appeal to Court of Appeal
Form No. 44 is used in the Court of Appeal for military cases where a recognisance (security for bail) is required while an appeal is pending. It must be filed when a service member or a defendant in a military court wishes to continue the appeal after being released on recognisance.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 44 Court of Appeal - Military - Recognisance Pending Appeal to Court of Appeal
Form No. 44 is used in the Court of Appeal for military cases where a recognisance (security for bail) is required while an appeal is pending. It must be filed when a service member or a defendant in a military court wishes to continue the appeal after being released on recognisance.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the original recognisance order.
- 2Incorrect recognisance amount entered
- 3Missing signature or date
- 4Failure to attach the recognisance order
- 5Sending to the wrong court office
Plain English
If you’re a soldier or a person charged under military law and you’ve been let out of custody on a promise to pay, you need this form to tell the Court of Appeal you still want to pursue your appeal. It records the amount you’ve pledged and the conditions of your release.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be lodged before the appeal hearing date is fixed, typically within 14 days of the recognisance being granted.
- 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 military defendant is released on recognisance and wishes to appeal.
- When the appeal is to be heard by the Court of Appeal, not a lower military court.
- If you need to record the amount of security pledged.
- When the recognisance was granted by a military court or tribunal.
- To formally notify the Court of Appeal of the recognisance conditions.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General civil appeal
For non‑military civil cases
✓ Verify the case type first
Criminal bail appeal
For non‑military criminal matters
✓ Use only for criminal courts
Military court trial
For initiating a trial, not an appeal
✓ Confirm you are not yet appealing
Deadline or filing window
The form must be lodged before the appeal hearing date is fixed, typically within 14 days of the recognisance being granted.
Before you submit
- 1All fields completed in full.
- 2Recognisance amount matches the order.
- 3Signature and date present.
- 4Recognisance order attached.
- 5Correct court address used.
- 6Copies made for personal records.
- 7Postage or electronic delivery confirmed.
- 8Any required filing fee paid (if applicable).
- 9Form version checked for latest date.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No. 44 from courts.ie.
- 2Print and fill out the form using black ink.
- 3Attach a clear copy of the recognisance order.
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Send the package by recorded delivery to the Court of Appeal registry, or upload via the online portal.
- 6Keep the receipt or confirmation email as proof of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Form is only for military appeals; using it for civilian cases will be rejected.
- 2Electronic submission may not be available for all parties.
- 3No guidance on fee payment within the form itself.
- 4The form does not capture multiple recognisance amounts; a separate form may be needed for each.
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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. 44 is the current version as of 2024. No recent amendments have been announced, but always verify the latest version on the Courts Service site before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the latest issue date.
- Verify the court address listed matches the current Court of Appeal registry.
- Confirm the required supporting documents (recognisance order) are still listed.
- Ensure any reference to electronic filing reflects the current online portal.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 04/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogue.
- SRCPurpose inferred from form name (recognisance pending appeal).
- SRCSubmission methods based on typical Courts Service processes.
- SRCDeadline estimate derived from standard appeal timelines.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact filing fee, electronic portal availability.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 44 with Form No. 41 (civil appeal).
Leaving the recognisance amount blank or entering the wrong figure.
Submitting the form to the High Court instead of the Court of Appeal.
Not attaching the recognisance order, leading to a request for resubmission.
Using a photocopy of the recognisance order that is unreadable.
Missing the 14‑day filing window after recognisance is granted.
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