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17.13 Information For Application To Extend Detention - Criminal Justice Act 2007, Section 50(3)(G)(I) / Section50(3)(H)(I)

This form is used to apply for an extension of detention under the Criminal Justice Act 2007. It would be used in criminal proceedings when authorities need to extend the period a person can be detained.

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Form Overview

17.13 Information For Application To Extend Detention - Criminal Justice Act 2007, Section 50(3)(G)(I) / Section50(3)(H)(I)

The form captures information justifying why detention should be extended beyond the current period. It likely includes details about the investigation progress and reasons for needing more detention time.

Risk Radar

Missing the deadline for submission is the most common error that can lead to detention lapses.
Missing the deadline for submission
Incomplete justification for extension
Incorrect court location for submission
Failure to include all required supporting documents

Plain English

This form helps authorities ask the court for more time to hold someone in detention during a criminal investigation. It's part of the legal process that balances the need to investigate crimes with protecting people's rights.

Submission Date

The form must be submitted before the current period of detention expires to avoid a lapse in detention authority. Not confirmed in official source the exact timeframe before expiration that the form must be submitted.
Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Glossary Terms

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What this form is for

• Use this form when seeking to extend detention beyond the current legal period
• Use when investigating serious criminal offenses
• Use when there are reasonable grounds to believe the person committed an offense
• Use when detention is necessary for the purpose of preventing the commission of offenses
• Use when the person's release would pose a risk to witnesses or evidence
• Use when the person has not been brought before a court within the required timeframe

Use this form or another form?

Situation	Likely form	Why it matters	Check before you continue
Regular detention application	Form 17.12	Standard initial detention request	Check if this is your first detention application
Bail application	Form 17.1	Request to release person from detention	Check if you're seeking release rather than extension
Witness summons	Form 14.1	Compelling witness attendance	Check if you need witness testimony rather than detention
Search warrant application	Form 11.1	Authority to search premises	Check if you need evidence collection powers
Complaint form	Form 12.1	Initiating criminal proceedings	Check if you're at the start of the process

Deadline or filing window

The form must be submitted before the current period of detention expires to avoid a lapse in detention authority. Not confirmed in official source the exact timeframe before expiration that the form must be submitted.

Before you submit

• Verify all personal details of the detained person are correct
• Ensure the current detention period and expiration date are accurately stated
• Confirm the specific offense(s) for which detention is sought are clearly identified
• Check that all required supporting documents are included
• Verify the correct court location for submission
• Ensure the form is signed by the appropriate authority
• Double-check that all legal references are accurate
• Confirm the form is complete with no blank sections requiring information

How to file this form

1Obtain the official Form 17.13 from the Courts Service of Ireland
2Complete all sections with accurate case and personal details
3Prepare supporting documentation justifying the extension request
4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office before the detention expires
5Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records
6Follow up with the court to confirm receipt of the application

Known limitations

• The form only applies to detention under the Criminal Justice Act 2007
• Not confirmed in official source if this form can be used for all types of offenses
• The form cannot be used to initiate detention, only to extend existing detention
• Submission does not guarantee the court will grant the extension
• The form must comply with all current legal requirements at the time of submission

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Current Form Status

The form is current as of the Criminal Justice Act 2007 but may have been updated since its original publication. Not confirmed in official source whether there have been recent amendments to this specific form.

Agency: Courts Service of Ireland

What changed or needs a fresh check

• Not confirmed in official source if this form has been updated since the Criminal Justice Act 2007
• Check if the form references any recent amendments to detention procedures
• Verify if electronic submission options have been added since the original form
• Confirm if the form now includes additional sections for specific types of offenses
• Check if the timeframes for submission have been modified

Quick Facts

The form would typically be filed by law enforcement or prosecution authorities. It's submitted to the Courts Service of Ireland by those responsible for the criminal case.

The form would be submitted when the current detention period is approaching its end and extension is needed. It must be filed before the current detention expires to ensure continuity in detention.

The form would be submitted to the relevant court through the Courts Service of Ireland. It might be submitted in person, by post, or through a designated court portal.

Incorrect submission could result in the detention extension being denied. Timely and accurate filing ensures legal continuity in the detention process.

Complete all sections of the form with accurate information about the case. Provide specific reasons why extending detention is necessary and supported by law. Submit the form to the appropriate court office before the current detention expires.

Form Details

Agency: Courts Service of Ireland
Category: Other Court Forms
Source: Court Forms ↗
Revision Date: 21/10/25

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After you file

• Keep records of the submission date and method
• Monitor for court notifications regarding the extension request
• Prepare for any court hearings that may be required
• Continue documenting investigation progress for potential court review
• Be ready to provide additional information if requested by the court

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Source and verification log

• Form issued by Courts Service of Ireland
• Related to Criminal Justice Act 2007
• Specifically references Sections 50(3)(G)(I) and 50(3)(H)(I)
• Not confirmed in official source the exact purpose of each referenced section
• Not confirmed in official source if this form has been updated since original publication
• Not confirmed in official source the exact submission procedures
• Not confirmed in official source if electronic submission is available
• Not confirmed in official source the current processing times

Common confusion points

7 things to watch for

1
Confusing this form with the initial detention application (Form 17.12)
2
Uncertainty about which sections of the Criminal Justice Act apply to specific cases
3
Misunderstanding the timeframe for submitting the extension request
4
Confusion about what level of authority is required to sign the form
5
Uncertainty about whether supporting documents need to be originals or copies
6
Confusion about which court has jurisdiction for the extension request
7
Misunderstanding the difference between different types of detention extensions