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Form No.6 Notice of Objection to an Inquiry or Demanding that an Inquiry be had before a Jury
Form No.6 is a Notice of Objection to an Inquiry or a request that an Inquiry be held before a Jury. It is used in criminal proceedings when a party wants to challenge the court's decision to hold a non‑jury inquiry or to insist on a jury trial.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.6 Notice of Objection to an Inquiry or Demanding that an Inquiry be had before a Jury
Form No.6 is a Notice of Objection to an Inquiry or a request that an Inquiry be held before a Jury. It is used in criminal proceedings when a party wants to challenge the court's decision to hold a non‑jury inquiry or to insist on a jury trial.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing after the deadline, which can bar the jury request.
- 2Missing the 14‑day filing window
- 3Leaving the justification section blank
- 4Signing with an incorrect date
- 5Sending the form to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If you think a case should be heard by a jury instead of a judge‑only inquiry, you file this form. It tells the court you object and asks the court to consider a jury trial.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the notice within 14 days of the court’s order for an inquiry, or before the scheduled hearing date if the order does not specify a deadline.
- 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 you want to object to a judge‑only inquiry
- When you wish to insist on a jury trial in a criminal case
- When the court has already ordered an inquiry and you disagree
- When you need to formally record your objection in the court record
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
No jury request after verdict
Appeals are for post‑verdict errors
✓ Verify you are still before the inquiry stage
Request for a different judge
Different purpose
✓ Use only if you object to the judge, not the format
Form No.8 (Application for Judge Change)
General case information update
Not an objection
✓ Use for contact details only
Form No.5 (Notice of Change of Address)
Deadline or filing window
File the notice within 14 days of the court’s order for an inquiry, or before the scheduled hearing date if the order does not specify a deadline.
Before you submit
- 1Downloaded the latest version of Form No.6
- 2Entered correct case number and court name
- 3Stated clearly whether you object to the inquiry or demand a jury
- 4Provided a brief, factual justification
- 5Signed and dated the form
- 6Made a copy for the prosecutor
- 7Served the copy on the prosecutor (in person or recorded delivery)
- 8Filed the original with the court clerk
- 9Retained the receipt or filing confirmation
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the current Form No.6 from courts.ie
- 2Complete all required fields in legible print or typed text
- 3Attach any supporting documents (e.g., legal precedent excerpts)
- 4Make a copy for the opposing side
- 5Serve the copy on the prosecutor
- 6Submit the original to the court clerk’s office
- 7Obtain and keep the filing receipt
Known limitations
- 1Form does not guarantee a jury trial; the court decides based on law
- 2Only applicable in criminal proceedings, not civil cases
- 3No online auto‑validation; errors are caught only by court staff
- 4If the objection is filed after the hearing date is set, it may be rejected
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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.6 is current as of the 2024 Courts Service revision. No major changes reported in the last year.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the 2024 revision date
- Confirm the court reference field matches the current case number
- Verify the signature line includes space for the applicant’s or solicitor’s signature
- Ensure the optional ‘grounds for objection’ box is present
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 26/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogueconfirmed
- SRCObjection to inquiry purposeinferred from form name
- SRC14‑day filing windownot confirmed in official source
- SRCe‑Filing availabilitynot confirmed in official source
- SRCSignature requirementnot confirmed in official source
- SRCRecent revision year 2024not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up ‘objection to inquiry’ with ‘appeal after conviction’
Using the wrong form for a civil case
Failing to serve the prosecutor before filing
Leaving the justification section vague or empty
Submitting the form to the wrong district court
Not checking the latest version date
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