No. 31 Court of Appeal - Criminal - Notice to Witness to Attend Before Examiner for Examination

What this form is for

• • Use when a witness must be examined before trial in a criminal appeal.
• • Do not use for civil cases or for ordinary court‑room testimony.
• • If the witness is a child, separate child‑witness procedures apply.
• • When the examination is to be conducted by a police officer, a different statutory notice is required.
• • If the witness is a protected person, a special security form is needed.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The notice must be served at least 7 days before the scheduled examination, unless the court orders otherwise.

Before you submit

• • Witness name and address are correct.
• • Case reference number matches the appeal file.
• • Examiner’s name, title and contact details entered.
• • Examination date gives at least 7 days’ notice.
• • Venue address is complete and accurate.
• • Form signed by the authorised solicitor or court officer.
• • All required supporting documents attached.
• • Copy retained for your records.
• • Delivery method (post, in‑person, e‑filing) confirmed.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete the form on paper or in the e‑filing template.
2. 2Check all fields against the version checklist.
3. 3Attach any statutory declarations or consent forms.
4. 4Sign the form in the designated area.
5. 5Deliver to the Court of Appeal registry or upload via the e‑filing portal.
6. 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of filing.
7. 7Notify the witness of the confirmed date, time and venue.

Known limitations

• • Form only applies to criminal matters before the Court of Appeal.
• • Does not cover witnesses who are also parties to the appeal.
• • Electronic submission may not be accepted in all jurisdictions.
• • No built‑in validation for Irish postcode formats.
• • The form does not include a field for interpreter requirements.