No.39 Court of Appeal-Military-Notice of Application for Review of Sentence

What this form is for

• • Use when you want the Military Court of Appeal to review a sentence handed down by a military court.
• • Do not use for appeals against conviction; a separate appeal form is required.
• • If you are seeking a reduction in a fine only, the appropriate form is the Fine Review application.
• • When the sentence involves imprisonment, this form is the correct route for a review.
• • Use only after a final sentencing order has been issued; interim orders are not reviewable with this form.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The notice must be filed within 28 days of the sentencing order, unless the Court of Appeal has expressly extended the period.

Before you submit

• • Form is the latest 2024 version.
• • All personal details (name, rank, service number) are correct.
• • Original sentencing order reference is entered accurately.
• • At least one valid ground for review is clearly stated.
• • All supporting documents are attached and labelled.
• • Form is signed by the applicant or authorised solicitor.
• • Date of signing is within the filing window.
• • Copy of the original sentencing order is included.
• • Delivery method (recorded post or e‑filing) is confirmed.
• • Receipt or tracking number is retained.

How to file this form

1. 1Download Form No.39 from courts.ie.
2. 2Complete the form in full, using black ink.
3. 3Gather and attach supporting evidence.
4. 4Sign and date the form.
5. 5Package the form and attachments securely.
6. 6Send by recorded delivery to the Military Court address or submit via the e‑filing portal.
7. 7Keep the delivery receipt and a copy for your records.

Known limitations

• • Only applicable to sentences from military courts.
• • Does not cover appeals on the conviction itself.
• • Electronic filing may not be available for all military divisions.
• • The form does not accept oral submissions; everything must be in writing.