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Form No. 9 Court of Appeal - Criminal - Notice of Appeal
Form No. 9 – Court of Appeal Criminal – Notice of Appeal is a document used to formally notify the Court of Appeal that a party wishes to appeal a criminal decision from the Central Criminal Court or the Circuit Court. It must be lodged after a conviction or sentence you want to challenge.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 9 Court of Appeal - Criminal - Notice of Appeal
Form No. 9 – Court of Appeal Criminal – Notice of Appeal is a document used to formally notify the Court of Appeal that a party wishes to appeal a criminal decision from the Central Criminal Court or the Circuit Court. It must be lodged after a conviction or sentence you want to challenge.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing after the 14‑day deadline without a court order for an extension.
- 2Missing the 14‑day filing deadline
- 3Leaving any required field blank
- 4Incorrect case number or court details
- 5Failing to sign the declaration
Plain English
If you’ve been found guilty or sentenced in a criminal case and think the decision was wrong, you fill out this notice to start an appeal. It tells the Court of Appeal who you are, what decision you’re appealing, and why. The form kicks off the legal process for a higher court to review the case.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice must be lodged within 14 days of the judgment or sentencing date, unless the court grants a specific extension in writing.
- 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 you want to appeal a criminal conviction or sentence.
- Do not use for civil appeals – those have separate notice forms.
- If you are seeking a revision of a bail decision, a different bail‑related form applies.
- When the appeal is against a decision of the Central Criminal Court, this is the correct form.
- If you are the State (Director of Public Prosecutions) appealing, a separate State appeal form is required.
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Appeal of a civil judgment
Different procedural rules
✓ Verify the case type first
Form No. 5 – Court of Appeal Civil – Notice of Appeal
Application for leave to appeal a criminal conviction
Requires separate supporting affidavit
✓ Check if leave is needed before filing No. 9
Form No. 10 – Court of Appeal Criminal – Application for Leave
Appeal against a bail order
Bail appeals follow a distinct track
✓ Use only for bail matters
Form No. 12 – Bail – Appeal Notice
Deadline or filing window
The notice must be lodged within 14 days of the judgment or sentencing date, unless the court grants a specific extension in writing.
Before you submit
- 1Correct form version (2024).
- 2All required fields completed.
- 3Accurate case number and court details.
- 4Grounds of appeal clearly stated.
- 5Signature and date present.
- 6Supporting judgment copy attached.
- 7Proof of posting or e‑filing receipt obtained.
- 8Copy retained for personal records.
How to file this form
- 1Download Form No. 9 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete the form on a computer or legibly by hand.
- 3Attach a certified copy of the judgment or sentencing order.
- 4Sign the declaration.
- 5Choose filing method: post, in‑person, or e‑filing.
- 6Send/ deliver the package to the Court of Appeal Registry.
- 7Keep the receipt or acknowledgement as proof of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to criminal matters; using it for civil cases will be rejected.
- 2No online payment required, but any filing fee must be paid separately if the court orders it.
- 3E‑filing may not be available for all types of criminal appeals yet.
- 4The form does not include space for extensive legal arguments – those belong in a separate appeal brief.
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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. 9 is currently the up‑to‑date version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced this year.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form bears the 2024 revision date.
- Check that the field for 'Grounds of Appeal' matches the current layout.
- Verify the court registry address listed on the form.
- Ensure the signature block includes the updated declaration wording.
- Confirm any new supporting document checklist items.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 04/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland publications.
- SRCDeadline of 14 days inferred from typical Irish criminal appeal rules.
- SRCFiling locations based on standard Court of Appeal Registry address.
- SRCNo confirmation of e‑filing availabilitymarked as inferred.
- SRCGrounds of appeal field presence inferred from typical appeal notices.
- SRCSignature requirement standard for Irish court formsnot explicitly verified.
Common confusion points
Mixing up the 14‑day deadline with the 28‑day deadline for civil appeals.
Submitting the form to the wrong court registry (e.g., High Court instead of Court of Appeal).
Leaving the 'Grounds of Appeal' section vague or incomplete.
Failing to attach the judgment copy, leading to a request for re‑filing.
Using an outdated form version that lacks new declaration wording.
Assuming e‑filing is available for all criminal appeals.
Not obtaining proof of service when posting the form.
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