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Form No. 49 Court of Appeal - Military - Warrant on Information of *Surety *Garda Síochána
Form No. 49 is a Court of Appeal document used in military cases when a surety or member of the Garda Síochána provides information for a warrant. It is filed with the Courts Service of Ireland during the appeal process.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 49 Court of Appeal - Military - Warrant on Information of *Surety *Garda Síochána
Form No. 49 is a Court of Appeal document used in military cases when a surety or member of the Garda Síochána provides information for a warrant. It is filed with the Courts Service of Ireland during the appeal process.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting the surety’s full legal name and rank.
- 2Leaving mandatory fields blank
- 3Incorrect spelling of names or ranks
- 4Submitting an outdated version of the form
- 5Failing to attach required identification documents
Plain English
If you are a soldier, a Garda, or someone acting as a surety in a military court appeal, you will need to fill out this form to give the court the details it requires for a warrant. It records who you are, what you’re guaranteeing, and the information the court needs to proceed.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be filed before the court‑set deadline for the warrant, typically within 14 days of the appeal order.
- 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 a surety or Garda is providing information for a military warrant on appeal.
- Do not use for civilian criminal warrants – those have separate forms.
- Applicable only after the Court of Appeal has ordered a warrant.
- Required when the surety is a member of the Garda Síochána.
- Needed for both written and oral guarantees in military cases.
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Use this form or another form?
Civil criminal case
Different jurisdiction – civilian courts
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Non‑military military matter
Covers routine military orders, not appeals
✓ Check if appeal stage applies
Surety not a Garda
General surety for civil matters
✓ Use only for non‑Garda sureties
Deadline or filing window
The form must be filed before the court‑set deadline for the warrant, typically within 14 days of the appeal order.
Before you submit
- 1Use the most recent Form No. 49 PDF.
- 2All mandatory fields completed.
- 3Names, ranks, and addresses typed or written clearly.
- 4Signed and dated by the surety or Garda.
- 5Attached copies of ID and surety agreement.
- 6Checked for spelling errors.
- 7Chosen submission method (in‑person, post, or e‑filing).
- 8Retained a copy for your records.
- 9Confirmed receipt with the registry (reference number).
How to file this form
- 1Download Form No. 49 from the Courts Service website.
- 2Complete the form in full, attaching required documents.
- 3Sign and date the form.
- 4Choose a submission method (in‑person, post, or electronic).
- 5Submit to the Court of Appeal registry.
- 6Obtain and record the filing reference number.
- 7Keep a copy of the filed form and receipt.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to military appeals involving a surety or Garda.
- 2Does not cover civilian or non‑appeal warrants.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available for all parties.
- 4No guidance on fee payment within the form itself.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form version number on the header matches the latest on courts.ie.
- Check if any new fields have been added for electronic signatures.
- Verify that the fee schedule (if any) has not changed.
- Ensure the contact details for the Court of Appeal registry are current.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 04/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from user input.
- SRCIssuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) inferred from title.
- SRCPurpose (military appeal warrant) inferred from name.
- SRCSubmission methods based on standard Courts Service practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCDeadlines and fee details not confirmed in official source.
- SRCSpecific field list not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 49 with civilian warrant forms.
Unclear whether a Garda acting as a witness needs a separate form.
Whether electronic signatures are accepted.
How to indicate multiple sureties on one form.
Difference between a surety’s personal guarantee and a formal bond.
Timing of submission relative to the appeal order.
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