Application for a rehearing Form 18

Use this form to apply to the Magistrates' Court to have a criminal matter reheard.

If the Magistrates’ Court gives a sentence in a criminal case when you were not there, you can ask the court to hear the case again.

This is called an application for a rehearing. An informant can also apply.

The court will decide whether the rehearing is granted.

You can find out more about rehearings in criminal matters and how to apply in the information sheet at the end of the form.