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Form 17.18 Warrant To Extend Detention Of Re-Arrested Person - Criminal Justice Act 2007, Section 50
This form, the 17.18 Warrant To Extend Detention Of Re-Arrested Person, is used under the Criminal Justice Act 2007, Section 50. It officially requests an extension of someone's detention period after they have been arrested again.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 17.18 Warrant To Extend Detention Of Re-Arrested Person - Criminal Justice Act 2007, Section 50
This form, the 17.18 Warrant To Extend Detention Of Re-Arrested Person, is used under the Criminal Justice Act 2007, Section 50. It officially requests an extension of someone's detention period after they have been arrested again.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to cite Criminal Justice Act 2007, Section 50 on the document!
- 2Failing to specify the exact reason for extension.
- 3Using the wrong section of the Criminal Justice Act 2007.
- 4Submitting the form after the original detention period has already ended.
- 5Missing key details about the re-arrest event itself.
Plain English
If a person has been arrested and then arrested *again*, this form asks the courts to keep them detained longer than originally planned. Think of it as asking for more time on their current holding order. It relates specifically to rules set out in Irish criminal law.
Submission Date
- Filing date: This request must be made promptly after the re-arrest takes place. The courts need this form before the existing detention warrant lapses.
- 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
- Use this when someone who was already detained gets arrested again.
- This is required to formally ask for more time held in custody.
- It relates directly to the rules set out in Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007.
- Do not use this if the person has never been detained before.
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Use this form or another form?
Initial Arrest Detention
If you are requesting detention for the very first time, check other forms.
✓ Check form number/title carefully.
Transfer of Custody
If the person moves from one prison to another, a different warrant might be needed.
✓ Confirm if the extension is due to transfer or new charge.
Release Pending Next Hearing
This form may be used to keep detention active past the initial release date.
✓ Ensure the reason for the extension matches Section 50 criteria.
Deadline or filing window
This request must be made promptly after the re-arrest takes place. The courts need this form before the existing detention warrant lapses.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all sections requiring signatures are completed clearly.
- 2Verify that the date of re-arrest is accurately recorded.
- 3Double-check the name and identifying details of the detained person.
- 4Confirm the specific reason for needing the extension aligns with Section 50 criteria.
- 5Signatures must be from an authorised official (e.g., Garda, Court Officer).
- 6If applicable, attach supporting documentation proving the re-arrest.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all fields on Form 17.18 using black ink.
- 2Have the arresting officer or relevant authority sign and date the form.
- 3Submit the completed form to the appropriate Court office handling the case.
- 4Keep a copy of the signed original for your own records.
- 5If submitting electronically, ensure it is correctly uploaded via the Courts Service portal.
Known limitations
- 1This form only requests an extension; it does not grant automatic approval.
- 2The duration requested must align with what Section 50 permits.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: The maximum allowable extension period is not specified on the title alone.
- 4It does not cover detention for minor offences unless specifically noted.
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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 used specifically under the Criminal Justice Act 2007, Section 50. It remains the standard request for extending detention after a person has been re-arrested.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if the Criminal Justice Act reference is still '2007'.
- Verify that the specific section referenced is indeed 'Section 50'.
- Note any changes to the official Courts Service of Ireland logo or branding.
- Confirm the form number remains '17.18'.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 21/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 17.18
- SRCLegal Basis: Criminal Justice Act 2007, Section 50
- SRCPurpose: Requesting extension after re-arrest.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The exact role of the Garda Síochána in signing is not detailed on the title.
Common confusion points
Confusing it with a standard 'Arrest Report' (which details the arrest, not just the request for time).
Forgetting to state *why* the extension is necessary under Section 50.
Using this form when the detention reason has changed entirely, rather than just needing more time on the existing charge.
Assuming submission automatically means approval; waiting for the Court ruling is key.
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