Form 30: Application for Records of Criminal Proceedings (non-ICMS cases)
Form 30 under the State Courts Practice Directions 2021 is the application for copies of records of criminal proceedings in cases that are not handled through ICMS.
This is the genuine State Courts PDF, unmodified. Source: State Courts official page.
What is Form 30?
Form 30 lets a party to a criminal case, or a person affected by a judgment, sentence or order, ask the State Courts for copies of the record. The document types listed on the form are charges, the complaint form, notes of evidence for specified hearing dates, the Registrar's Certificate together with the charges, the statement of facts, and other records specified by the applicant.
The form captures the applicant or solicitor's firm, NRIC number, address, file reference, contact details, who the solicitor acts for, the name and NRIC of the accused, complainant, respondent or deceased, the case number and any DAC, MAC or Coroner's Inquiry numbers, and the reasons for the application. Every application is subject to the approval of the Court, and the District Judge, Magistrate or Deputy Registrar records that decision on the form.
Who files Form 30?
- Solicitors requesting records of criminal proceedings for a client
- Parties to a criminal case in the State Courts who need the charges, notes of evidence or statement of facts
- People affected by a judgment, sentence or order who can justify why they need the record
- Families requesting records connected with a Coroner's Inquiry
How to fill out Form 30
- Print the form and enter the applicant or solicitor's firm details, NRIC number, address, file reference and contact details.
- Identify the case: the name and NRIC of the accused, complainant, respondent or deceased, the case number and any DAC, MAC or Coroner's Inquiry number.
- Tick the document types you need and specify the hearing dates for any notes of evidence.
- Set out your reasons for the application, showing that you are a party to the case or explaining how the order affects you, then sign and date it.
- Submit the form to the State Courts and pay the prescribed fees; documents can only be collected after payment, and enquiries go to [email protected] or +65 6587 8423.
Get Form 30
State Courts publishes Form 30 as a flat PDF with no built-in form fields, so there is no quick-fill form here. Open it in the editor to type directly onto the pages, tick boxes and sign, or download the official blank and complete it in your PDF reader or by hand.
Frequently asked questions
Will my application definitely be approved?
No. The form states that all requests for copies of records of criminal proceedings are subject to the approval of the Court, and that you need to be a party to the case or justify how you are affected by the judgment, sentence or order.
What does it cost?
Fees are prescribed under the Criminal Procedure Code (Prescribed Fees) Regulations 2013 and the Fees (State Courts, Criminal Jurisdiction) Order 2014, with a fixed fee per document type plus a per page charge. The fee schedule printed on the form was stated to take effect from 1 December 2023, so check the current fees with the State Courts before paying.
How long do I have to collect the documents?
Twenty one days from the date you are told the documents are ready. After that the application lapses, the documents are destroyed and a fresh request has to be submitted.