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Form 17.13 Information For Application To Extend Detention - Criminal Justice Act 2007, Section 50(3)(G)(I) / Section50(3)(H)(I)
Form 17.13 is the Information for Application to Extend Detention under the Criminal Justice Act 2007, sections 50(3)(G)(I) and 50(3)(H)(I). It is used when a prosecutor or the Director of Public Prosecutions seeks a court order to keep a person in custody beyond the standard period.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 17.13 Information For Application To Extend Detention - Criminal Justice Act 2007, Section 50(3)(G)(I) / Section50(3)(H)(I)
Form 17.13 is the Information for Application to Extend Detention under the Criminal Justice Act 2007, sections 50(3)(G)(I) and 50(3)(H)(I). It is used when a prosecutor or the Director of Public Prosecutions seeks a court order to keep a person in custody beyond the standard period.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing after the existing detention period has already ended.
- 2Missing the deadline before the current detention expires
- 3Leaving required supporting documents unattached
- 4Incorrect case or charge reference numbers
- 5Illegible handwriting causing processing delays
Plain English
If the state wants to keep someone in jail longer while a criminal case is ongoing, they must fill out this form. It tells the court why an extension is needed and provides the supporting facts. The form is part of the formal request that the judge reviews.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The application must be lodged before the expiry of the current detention period, usually within 48‑72 hours of that date. Late filing may result in the request being dismissed.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- When seeking a court order to extend pre‑trial detention under the Criminal Justice Act 2007.
- If the current detention period is about to expire and the case is not yet ready for trial.
- When the prosecution has new evidence or risk assessments that justify longer custody.
- For both sections 50(3)(G)(I) and 50(3)(H)(I) requests – the same form covers both.
- Do not use for bail applications; a separate bail form is required.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Bail application
Request for release on bail, not detention extension
✓ Verify if the accused is eligible for bail first
Charge amendment
Changing the charge, not detention length
✓ Use only when the offence description changes
Medical report submission
Supporting health evidence for detention
✓ Attach to Form 17.13, do not file separately
Deadline or filing window
The application must be lodged before the expiry of the current detention period, usually within 48‑72 hours of that date. Late filing may result in the request being dismissed.
Before you submit
- 1Case number and charge details match the court docket.
- 2All required supporting documents are attached.
- 3Form is completed in block letters, no blanks left.
- 4Supervising solicitor’s signature and date are present.
- 5Correct court registry address is used.
- 6Copy of the form retained for records.
- 7If filing electronically, PDF is clear and searchable.
- 8Delivery method (post, in‑person, e‑filing) matches court requirements.
How to file this form
- 1Prepare the supporting evidence (risk assessments, medical reports).
- 2Complete Form 17.13, checking each field for accuracy.
- 3Attach all required documents in the order listed on the form.
- 4Obtain the supervising solicitor’s signature.
- 5Submit the form to the appropriate court registry before the detention deadline.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to extensions under sections 50(3)(G)(I) and 50(3)(H)(I).
- 2Does not replace a bail application.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available in all courts.
- 4No built‑in validation for case numbers; errors must be caught manually.
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 17.13 remains the current version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but always verify the latest version on the Courts Service website before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the latest issue date.
- Confirm that the sections referenced (50(3)(G)(I) / 50(3)(H)(I)) are still applicable.
- Verify any new required attachments listed in the form instructions.
- Ensure the signature block reflects the current supervising solicitor’s title.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 21/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service website
- SRCReference to Criminal Justice Act 2007 sections 50(3)(G)(I) and 50(3)(H)(I)not confirmed in official source
- SRCTypical filing locations (court registry, e‑filing portal)not confirmed in official source
- SRCDeadline practice of filing before detention expirynot confirmed in official source
- SRCSignature and supporting document requirementsnot confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up sections 50(3)(G)(I) and 50(3)(H)(I) – they are covered by the same form but have different legal bases.
Assuming the form can be used for bail requests.
Leaving the ‘date of current detention expiry’ blank.
Submitting without the required medical or risk assessment reports.
Using a handwritten signature that is not legible.
Sending the form to the wrong court registry.
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