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Form 17.19 Certificate - Offences Against The State Act 1939 Section 30(4D) / Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 Section 2(7A) / Criminal Justice Act 2007 Section 50(9)
Form 17.19 is a certificate issued by the Courts Service of Ireland for offences covered by the Offences Against the State Act 1939, the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 and the Criminal Justice Act 2007. It is used when a court or a statutory body must certify a fact or decision under the specific sections mentioned.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 17.19 Certificate - Offences Against The State Act 1939 Section 30(4D) / Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 Section 2(7A) / Criminal Justice Act 2007 Section 50(9)
Form 17.19 is a certificate issued by the Courts Service of Ireland for offences covered by the Offences Against the State Act 1939, the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 and the Criminal Justice Act 2007. It is used when a court or a statutory body must certify a fact or decision under the specific sections mentioned.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting the judge’s signature, which makes the certificate invalid.
- 2Wrong statutory section selected
- 3Missing judge’s signature
- 4Incorrect case reference number
- 5Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
This is a short paper that says a court has officially recorded something about a serious offence, like terrorism‑related crimes or drug trafficking. You only need it if a court asks you to prove that a particular legal step has been taken under those Acts.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The certificate should be filed within 7 working days of the court’s decision, unless the court orders a different timeframe.
- 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 a court decision needs to be formally certified under the Offences Against the State Act 1939 Section 30(4D).
- For drug‑trafficking convictions that require a certificate under the 1996 Act Section 2(7A).
- When a criminal justice matter falls under the 2007 Act Section 50(9).
- If a government department requests proof of a court’s finding for security or immigration purposes.
- When an appeal or higher court needs the original certification as part of the record.
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Appeal of conviction
Used for appeals, not initial certification
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Request for bail
Different purpose – bail, not offence certification
✓ Confirm you need a certificate, not a bail form
International extradition request
Extradition requires separate documentation
✓ Check if extradition is the trigger
Deadline or filing window
The certificate should be filed within 7 working days of the court’s decision, unless the court orders a different timeframe.
Before you submit
- 1Correct form version downloaded from courts.ie
- 2All mandatory fields completed
- 3Statutory section accurately entered
- 4Judge/registrar signature present
- 5Date of certification filled in
- 6Supporting court order attached
- 7Copy made for the requesting department
- 8Envelope addressed to the correct court registry
- 9Postage prepaid or secure email used
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form 17.19 from the Courts Service portal.
- 2Enter case details, offence description and statutory reference.
- 3Obtain the judge’s or registrar’s signature and date.
- 4Attach any required court orders or judgments.
- 5Make a duplicate copy for the requesting agency.
- 6Send the original to the court registry by post or secure email.
- 7Confirm receipt with the registry and keep the copy for your records.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to the specific sections listed; other offences need different forms.
- 2Cannot be submitted electronically through the Courts Service e‑filing system – must be posted or emailed securely.
- 3Not valid for civil matters or non‑criminal investigations.
- 4The form does not include space for detailed sentencing information.
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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 17.19 is the current version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but check the Courts Service site for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the 2024 revision date.
- Confirm the statutory references match the sections listed in the description.
- Verify the signature block includes space for a judge or registrar.
- Ensure the field for case number follows the current court numbering format.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 21/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from user input
- SRCIssuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) inferred from form header
- SRCStatutory sections listed in form name
- SRCTypical court filing process based on general Irish court practice
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact submission address for each registry
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: whether secure email is officially accepted
Common confusion points
Mixing up Section 30(4D) with other sections of the Offences Against the State Act.
Leaving the judge’s signature line blank.
Using an older PDF template that lacks the new signature block.
Sending the form to the wrong court office.
Assuming the form can be filed via the general e‑filing portal.
Forgetting to attach the supporting court order.
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