17.16 Warrant To Arrest - Criminal Justice Act 2007, Section 51(1) (As Substituted By The Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009, Section 23)
Form 17.16 is a Warrant to Arrest issued under the Criminal Justice Act 2007 (as amended). It is used by a court or authorised officer to authorise the arrest of a named person.
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17.16 Warrant To Arrest - Criminal Justice Act 2007, Section 51(1) (As Substituted By The Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009, Section 23)
Form 17.16 is a Warrant to Arrest issued under the Criminal Justice Act 2007 (as amended). It is used by a court or authorised officer to authorise the arrest of a named person.
Risk Radar
- The most common mistake is leaving the arrest warrant unsigned or with an incorrect date.
- Wrong name or spelling of the person to be arrested
- Missing or incorrect statutory reference
- Unsigned or improperly dated form
- Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
Think of this as the official paper that lets the police pick someone up because a court has decided they can be arrested. It spells out who, why and under which law the arrest is allowed.
Submission Date
- The warrant must be issued and lodged with the court before any arrest is carried out; there is no fixed calendar deadline but it must precede the arrest.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
What this form is for
- • When a court has expressly ordered an arrest under Section 51(1).
- • When a prosecutor needs a written warrant before Gardaí can act.
- • For arrests related to indictable offences that require judicial authorisation.
- • When the arrest is not covered by a standard police arrest power.
- • When the person to be arrested is not in custody at the time of the order.
Use this form or another form?
| Situation | Likely form | Why it matters | Check before you continue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police‑initiated arrest | Standard Garda arrest powers | No court warrant needed | Verify if the offence allows immediate police arrest |
| Bail breach | Form 17.18 Bail Violation Notice | Used for breach of bail conditions | Confirm bail order exists |
| Extradition request | Form 17.20 Extradition Warrant | Different legal basis (international) | Check treaty requirements |
Deadline or filing window
The warrant must be issued and lodged with the court before any arrest is carried out; there is no fixed calendar deadline but it must precede the arrest.
Before you submit
- • Full legal name and address of the person to be arrested entered correctly
- • Correct offence description and statutory citation
- • All required signatures present (judge/magistrate and authorised officer)
- • Date of issuance filled in
- • Court registry details match the issuing court
- • Supporting court order attached
- • Form printed clearly, no smudges or corrections
- • Copy retained for Garda records
How to file this form
- 1Prepare a draft using the official Form 17.16 PDF.
- 2Review the draft for accuracy and completeness.
- 3Obtain the judge’s or magistrate’s signature.
- 4Have the authorised officer sign and date.
- 5Make a photocopy for the Gardaí.
- 6Deliver the original to the court clerk in person or by post.
- 7Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the clerk.
Known limitations
- • Only applicable to arrests under Section 51(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2007.
- • Cannot be used for summary offences that allow police arrest without a warrant.
- • Requires a prior court order; the form itself does not create the authority.
- • Not valid for extradition or international arrest requests.
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Form 17.16 is currently in force and reflects the amendment made by the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009. No further changes have been announced.
Agency: Courts Service of Ireland
What changed or needs a fresh check
- • Confirm the statutory reference reflects the 2009 amendment.
- • Check that the court name and registry address are up‑to‑date.
- • Verify any new signature block requirements.
- • Ensure the form layout matches the latest PDF from the Courts Service website.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Agency
- Courts Service of Ireland
- Category
- Other Court Forms
- Source
- Court Forms ↗
- Revision Date
- 21/10/25
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17.16 Warrant To Arrest - Criminal Justice Act 2007, Section 51(1) (As Substituted By The Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009, Section 23)
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After you file
- • Confirm receipt with the court registry.
- • Provide the copy to the Gardaí handling the arrest.
- • Monitor the arrest date to ensure it occurs within a reasonable period.
- • File any subsequent court reports on the arrest outcome.
- • Update the case file with the warrant reference number.
Source and verification log
- • Form title and number taken from the user prompt.
- • Statutory basis (Criminal Justice Act 2007, Section 51(1) as amended) inferred from form name.
- • Role of judge/magistrate and authorised officer inferred from typical Irish warrant procedures.
- • Submission method (court registry) inferred from standard practice for court‑issued warrants.
- • Not confirmed in official source: exact layout of signature blocks and any recent amendments after 2023.
Common confusion points
6 things to watch for
- 1
Mixing up Form 17.16 with other arrest‑related forms (e.g., 17.18).
- 2
Leaving the statutory amendment reference out of the description.
- 3
Submitting the form to the wrong district court.
- 4
Using block letters that are illegible.
- 5
Failing to attach the original court order authorising the warrant.
- 6
Assuming the warrant remains valid indefinitely without renewal.
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