No. 48  Court of Appeal - Military - Information for Arrest of Appellant

What this form is for

• • Use when an appellant in a military case is arrested after filing an appeal.
• • Do not use for civilian criminal appeals – a different form applies.
• • Use instead of a general arrest report when the appeal is already pending.
• • Required for any arrest that will affect the scheduling of the appeal hearing.
• • Needed even if the appellant is already in custody before the appeal is lodged.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The form should be lodged within 48 hours of the arrest and no later than the day before the next scheduled appeal hearing.

Before you submit

• • All appellant details match the original appeal documents
• • Date, time, and place of arrest are correctly entered
• • Arresting officer’s name, rank, and signature are present
• • Arrest warrant or order is attached
• • Form is printed legibly in block letters
• • A copy of the completed form is retained for records
• • Correct court registry address is used
• • Postage is tracked or receipt obtained if delivered in person

How to file this form

1. 1Collect the arrest report and warrant.
2. 2Print Form No. 48 and fill in all required fields.
3. 3Have the arresting officer sign and date the form.
4. 4Attach the arrest warrant and any supporting documents.
5. 5Make a photocopy for your records.
6. 6Post the form to the Court of Appeal Military Registry or deliver it in person.
7. 7Confirm receipt with the court clerk.

Known limitations

• • Form is only valid for military appeals, not civilian cases.
• • Electronic submission is limited to scanned copies; no dedicated online portal.
• • Only one arrest can be recorded per form; multiple arrests need separate forms.
• • No provision for electronic signatures.