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Form No. 52 Court of Appeal - Military - Application for Order for Attendance of Witness
Form No. 52 is a Court of Appeal – Military application to request an order for the attendance of a witness. Use it when a party in a military court case needs a court‑issued summons for a witness to appear and give evidence.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 52 Court of Appeal - Military - Application for Order for Attendance of Witness
Form No. 52 is a Court of Appeal – Military application to request an order for the attendance of a witness. Use it when a party in a military court case needs a court‑issued summons for a witness to appear and give evidence.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach proof that you tried to secure the witness voluntarily.
- 2Incorrect witness address causing the order to be ineffective
- 3Missing signature or date
- 4Failing to attach supporting evidence of attempts to secure attendance
- 5Submitting after the court’s evidence deadline
Plain English
If you are involved in a military appeal and a key witness isn’t showing up voluntarily, this form asks the Court of Appeal to compel them to attend. It’s a formal request that the court issue a legal order for the witness to appear in person or give a statement.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed statutory deadline, but the application should be filed before the court’s set deadline for submitting evidence, typically a few weeks before the 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
- When a witness in a military appeal refuses to attend voluntarily
- When you need a court‑issued subpoena for a witness to appear in person
- When the witness is located abroad but can be compelled under military law
- When the hearing date is approaching and you must secure evidence quickly
- When other procedural routes (e.g., informal summons) have failed
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Standard civil case
For non‑military civil matters
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Criminal trial (non‑military)
Different jurisdiction and rules
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Family law matter
Not applicable to military appeals
✓ Choose the family‑law specific form
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed statutory deadline, but the application should be filed before the court’s set deadline for submitting evidence, typically a few weeks before the hearing.
Before you submit
- 1All fields completed in block capitals
- 2Applicant’s signature and date present
- 3Witness full name, rank, and address correct
- 4Reason for attendance clearly explained
- 5Supporting documents attached
- 6Copy of any prior correspondence with the witness included
- 7Correct postage paid if posting
- 8Reference number of the appeal noted
- 9Form version date checked
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No. 52 from courts.ie
- 2Complete the form on paper or PDF
- 3Gather supporting evidence (e.g., letters, emails)
- 4Sign and date the form
- 5Submit via post, hand‑delivery, or e‑Filing portal
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the court
- 7Keep a copy for your records
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to military appeals in the Court of Appeal
- 2Does not cover witness protection orders
- 3Electronic filing may not be available for all users
- 4Form does not include a fee schedule; any costs are dealt with separately
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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
- Check the form header for the latest revision date
- Confirm the Court of Appeal Military Division’s address on the form
- Verify that the e‑Filing option is still offered for this form
- Ensure any referenced statutory provisions 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 form name
- SRCPurpose (application for order for attendance of witness) inferred from title
- SRCProcedural steps based on typical Irish court filing practicenot confirmed in official source
- SRCe‑Filing availabilitynot confirmed in official source
- SRCDeadline guidancegeneric court practice, not confirmed in official source
- SRCRisk list derived from common filing errors in{ not confirmed in official source }
Common confusion points
Mixing up military versus civil form numbers
Leaving the ‘reason for attendance’ section vague
Using an outdated form version
Failing to include proof of prior contact with the witness
Submitting to the wrong court office
Assuming electronic filing is automatically available
Not checking whether the witness is subject to military jurisdiction
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