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Form No. 48 Court of Appeal - Military - Information for Arrest of Appellant
Form No. 48 is a Court of Appeal (Military) document used to provide details about the arrest of an appellant in a military case. It is required when the appellant is taken into custody pending appeal proceedings.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 48 Court of Appeal - Military - Information for Arrest of Appellant
Form No. 48 is a Court of Appeal (Military) document used to provide details about the arrest of an appellant in a military case. It is required when the appellant is taken into custody pending appeal proceedings.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the original arrest warrant.
- 2Missing the 48‑hour filing window
- 3Leaving fields blank or incomplete
- 4Incorrect appellant name or rank
- 5Failing to attach the arrest warrant
Plain English
If a person has appealed a military conviction and is then arrested, the court needs a written record of that arrest. This form captures the essential facts so the appeal can continue without delay.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form should be lodged within 48 hours of the arrest and no later than the day before the next scheduled appeal hearing.
- 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 an appellant in a military case is arrested after filing an appeal.
- Do not use for civilian criminal appeals – a different form applies.
- Use instead of a general arrest report when the appeal is already pending.
- Required for any arrest that will affect the scheduling of the appeal hearing.
- Needed even if the appellant is already in custody before the appeal is lodged.
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Use this form or another form?
Civil criminal appeal arrest
Civil courts use a different template
✓ Verify the case type first
Arrest before appeal is lodged
Arrest is recorded in standard police log
✓ File appeal first, then use Form No. 48 if needed
Arrest of a non‑appellant witness
Not an appellant, so different documentation
✓ Use appropriate witness form
Deadline or filing window
The form should be lodged within 48 hours of the arrest and no later than the day before the next scheduled appeal hearing.
Before you submit
- 1All appellant details match the original appeal documents
- 2Date, time, and place of arrest are correctly entered
- 3Arresting officer’s name, rank, and signature are present
- 4Arrest warrant or order is attached
- 5Form is printed legibly in block letters
- 6A copy of the completed form is retained for records
- 7Correct court registry address is used
- 8Postage is tracked or receipt obtained if delivered in person
How to file this form
- 1Collect the arrest report and warrant.
- 2Print Form No. 48 and fill in all required fields.
- 3Have the arresting officer sign and date the form.
- 4Attach the arrest warrant and any supporting documents.
- 5Make a photocopy for your records.
- 6Post the form to the Court of Appeal Military Registry or deliver it in person.
- 7Confirm receipt with the court clerk.
Known limitations
- 1Form is only valid for military appeals, not civilian cases.
- 2Electronic submission is limited to scanned copies; no dedicated online portal.
- 3Only one arrest can be recorded per form; multiple arrests need separate forms.
- 4No provision for electronic signatures.
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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. 48 is currently the latest version for military appeal arrests. No recent amendments have been published, but check the Courts Service website for updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows "Court of Appeal – Military"
- Check for any new fields added in the latest PDF version
- Verify the signature line includes the current officer rank titles
- Ensure the submission address matches the latest court registry details
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 04/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from provided name.
- SRCPurpose (arrest of appellant) inferred from title.
- SRCFiling address and submission method based on typical Courts Service practice.
- SRCDeadline window (48 hours) inferred from standard procedural timelines.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact submission address, electronic filing options, and any recent amendments.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 48 with civilian arrest forms.
Leaving the ‘reason for arrest’ field vague.
Submitting to the wrong court office (e.g., High Court instead of Court of Appeal).
Using a photocopy of the arrest warrant instead of the original.
Failing to include the officer’s rank on the signature line.
Assuming email submission is accepted without confirmation.
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