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Form 17.8 Information - Criminal Justice Act 1999, Section 42 As Amended By Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 11
Form 17.8 is a statutory information return required under the Criminal Justice Act 1999 (section 42) as amended by the Criminal Justice Act 2006 (section 11). It is used to provide prescribed information to the Courts Service in criminal matters.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 17.8 Information - Criminal Justice Act 1999, Section 42 As Amended By Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 11
Form 17.8 is a statutory information return required under the Criminal Justice Act 1999 (section 42) as amended by the Criminal Justice Act 2006 (section 11). It is used to provide prescribed information to the Courts Service in criminal matters.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to update the case reference number before submission.
- 2Leaving mandatory fields blank
- 3Submitting outdated case numbers
- 4Using an unofficial version of the form
- 5Missing the 14‑day deadline
Plain English
If a court or a criminal justice authority asks for details about a person, offence or proceeding, you fill out this form. It records the specific data the law demands and sends it to the Courts Service.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be filed within 14 days of the written request, unless the court grants an extension.
- 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 orders you to provide statutory information under CJ Act 1999 s.42.
- When the Criminal Justice Act 2006 triggers a supplementary information requirement.
- If you are responding to a formal request from a prosecutor or judge.
- For any criminal matter that requires a written information return to the Courts Service.
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General court correspondence
For routine letters, not statutory info returns
✓ Verify the purpose of the request
Witness statement
When only a personal account is needed
✓ Use only for witness testimony
Application for bail
Bail applications are separate from information returns
✓ Confirm you are not applying for bail
Deadline or filing window
The form must be filed within 14 days of the written request, unless the court grants an extension.
Before you submit
- 1Use the latest PDF from courts.ie.
- 2Complete all mandatory fields.
- 3Enter the correct case number and court reference.
- 4Attach any required supporting documents.
- 5Sign and date the form where required.
- 6Save a copy for your records.
- 7If posting, use recorded delivery.
- 8If e‑filing, confirm upload receipt.
- 9Check that the correct court email/portal is selected.
How to file this form
- 1Download the current Form 17.8 from courts.ie.
- 2Enter all required information in clear block letters.
- 3Attach supporting documents (e.g., charge sheets, witness lists).
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Save as PDF and keep a backup copy.
- 6Upload via the Courts Service e‑filing portal or mail to the specified court.
- 7Obtain and retain the submission confirmation.
Known limitations
- 1Form is only for statutory information returns, not for general inquiries.
- 2Does not accept handwritten amendments after submission.
- 3Electronic submission requires a Courts Service user account.
- 4No validation of case numbers is performed by the portal.
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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 17.8 is the current version as of 2024. No major amendments have been published since the 2006 amendment.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2024 revision date.
- Verify the statutory references (CJ Act 1999 s.42 and CJ Act 2006 s.11).
- Confirm the required fields list matches the latest schedule.
- Ensure the e‑filing instructions reflect the current portal URL.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 21/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from user prompt.
- SRCStatutory references (CJ Act 1999 s.42, CJ Act 2006 s.11) inferred from form name.
- SRCDeadline of 14 days inferred from typical statutory response periods in Irish law.
- SRCSubmission methods (e‑filing portal, post) based on standard Courts Service practice.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact filing deadline wording, specific supporting documents list.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: recent amendment status after 2024.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 17.8 with Form 17.5 (witness statements).
Leaving the statutory reference section blank.
Submitting the form to the wrong district court.
Using an outdated PDF version from a third‑party site.
Failing to attach required supporting documents.
Not signing the form where required.
Assuming the 14‑day deadline can be ignored without a formal extension.
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