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Form 17.15 Information - Criminal Justice Act 2007, Section 51(1) (As Substituted By The Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009, Section 23)
This form is titled '17.15 Information' and relates directly to the Criminal Justice Act 2007. It specifically covers Section 51(1), which was later changed by the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009, Section 23. You use this document when official information needs to be provided regarding these specific sections of Irish criminal law.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 17.15 Information - Criminal Justice Act 2007, Section 51(1) (As Substituted By The Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009, Section 23)
This form is titled '17.15 Information' and relates directly to the Criminal Justice Act 2007. It specifically covers Section 51(1), which was later changed by the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009, Section 23. You use this document when official information needs to be provided regarding these specific sections of Irish criminal law.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The biggest risk is failing to correctly reference the substituted Act date.
- 2Incorrectly citing Section 51(1) without mentioning the 2009 substitution
- 3Missing required personal details of the filer/defendant
- 4Submitting the form too late after the relevant court event
- 5Failing to provide supporting documentation alongside Form 17.15
Plain English
Think of this as a formal notification slip for the Courts Service. It tells them something important about a case or situation under the Criminal Justice Act. If you are involved in legal proceedings, this form is likely what the court requires from you.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Check the accompanying court notice for any specific filing deadlines. If no deadline is given, submit it promptly when the event occurs.
- 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
- You need to provide official information related to a matter covered under Section 51(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2007.
- Use this form when the specific legal requirements mandate referencing the 2009 amendment to that section.
- This is used for submissions directly to the Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS).
- If your issue relates to a different part of the Criminal Justice Act 2007, check if another form number applies.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General Court Filing
If you are just lodging paperwork without specific statutory information requirements.
✓ Check if your matter is routine or requires formal 'Information'.
Criminal Justice Act 2007, Section 51(2)
If the legal requirement points specifically to the second subsection of that section.
✓ Ensure you are not mixing up S. 51(1) and S. 51(2).
Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009, Section 23 Only
If the case only concerns the amendment itself and not the underlying section 51(1) context.
✓ Check if the specific action relates to the change or the original provision.
Other Criminal Law Matter
For matters under different Acts governing criminal justice in Ireland.
✓ Verify the Act title before choosing this form.
Deadline or filing window
Check the accompanying court notice for any specific filing deadlines. If no deadline is given, submit it promptly when the event occurs.
Before you submit
- 1Have you correctly filled in your name and address?
- 2Is the specific legal context (CJA 2007, S. 51(1) as amended by CJAA 2009, S. 23) clearly stated on the form?
- 3Are all required data fields completed? (Check for asterisks or mandatory labels)
- 4Is your signature legible and present?
- 5Have you attached any supporting documentation mentioned in the form instructions?
- 6Does the submission include a reference to the relevant court/case number?
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 17.15 accurately.
- 2Sign and date the document where indicated.
- 3Gather any necessary supporting evidence or documentation.
- 4Submit the form to the designated Courts Service office or portal.
- 5Keep a copy of the fully completed and signed form for your records.
Known limitations
- 1The form itself does not guarantee a specific court outcome.
- 2It is only valid when providing 'Information' as required by the cited sections.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: The exact list of mandatory fields might change without a new version release.
- 4This form cannot substitute for other legal filings if the matter requires them.
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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->This form is officially titled '17.15 Information'. It relates to the Criminal Justice Act 2007, specifically referencing Section 51(1) as amended by Section 23 of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the precise wording of Section 51(1) as it stands post-2009 amendment.
- Verify that the courts receiving the document are expecting Form 17.15 specifically.
- Check if any further amendments to the Criminal Justice Act 2007 have occurred since 2009.
- Ensure all required fields reflect the current statutory requirements for Section 51(1).
- Confirm the issuing body is indeed the Courts Service of Ireland.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 21/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 17.15
- SRCPrimary Legislation Reference: Criminal Justice Act 2007, Section 51(1)
- SRCAmending Legislation Reference: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009, Section 23
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The specific procedural rule governing the submission method.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Information' (the form title) with 'Application' or 'Notice'.
Not realizing that Section 51(1) *is* the original provision, and the reference to S. 23 is the *change* to it.
Failing to state which specific court case this information pertains to.
Assuming the form covers all aspects of a criminal matter when it only addresses requirements under Section 51(1).
Using an outdated version of Form 17.15.
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