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Form 28A.14 Order Convicting A Person And Remanding Such Person In Custody Or On Bail - Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 99(9), (As Amended By Section 60, Criminal Justice Act 2007 And By Section 51, Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009)
Form 28A.14 is a court order used to record a conviction and the decision to keep a person in custody or release them on bail. It is completed by a judge under the Criminal Justice Act 2006 and its amendments.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 28A.14 Order Convicting A Person And Remanding Such Person In Custody Or On Bail - Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 99(9), (As Amended By Section 60, Criminal Justice Act 2007 And By Section 51, Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009)
Form 28A.14 is a court order used to record a conviction and the decision to keep a person in custody or release them on bail. It is completed by a judge under the Criminal Justice Act 2006 and its amendments.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting the judge’s signature, which invalidates the order.
- 2Incorrect offence description
- 3Missing judge’s signature
- 4Wrong custody/bail designation
- 5Date errors (conviction or bail start)
Plain English
When a court finds someone guilty, the judge fills out this form to note the conviction and whether the person stays in prison or is let out on bail. It is a formal record that becomes part of the court file.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The order must be completed and filed before the offender is taken into custody or released on bail, typically within the same court session.
- 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 when a person is convicted in a criminal trial.
- Use to record a decision to keep the person in custody.
- Use to record a decision to release the person on bail.
- Do not use for civil or family court matters.
- Do not use for non‑conviction outcomes such as acquittals.
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Use this form or another form?
Pre‑trial bail application
For bail before conviction
✓ Verify conviction status first
Appeal of conviction
To challenge the conviction
✓ Use only after a conviction order exists
Sentencing order
To record the sentence only
✓ Use when custody/bail decision is separate
Deadline or filing window
The order must be completed and filed before the offender is taken into custody or released on bail, typically within the same court session.
Before you submit
- 1Offender’s full name and DOB entered correctly
- 2Accurate offence description and statutory reference
- 3Conviction date matches the judge’s oral ruling
- 4Custody or bail option clearly indicated
- 5All bail conditions listed if bail is granted
- 6Judge’s signature and date present
- 7Clerk’s receipt or electronic filing confirmation attached
- 8Form printed on court‑approved stationary
How to file this form
- 1Collect case file and judge’s oral order.
- 2Complete Form 28A.14 with required details.
- 3Have the presiding judge sign and date the form.
- 4If using paper, hand the form to the court clerk for entry into the register.
- 5If filing electronically, upload the scanned form via the Courts Service portal.
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or confirmation number.
- 7Inform the custody or bail officer of the completed order.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to criminal convictions under the Criminal Justice Act.
- 2Cannot be used for summary offences that do not require a formal order.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available in all district courts.
- 4Form does not capture detailed financial bail guarantees.
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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 28A.14 is currently up‑to‑date under the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009. No new amendments have been published since.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form reflects amendments up to 2009.
- Confirm the correct court name and registry number are printed.
- Verify the offence code matches the latest Criminal Justice Act schedule.
- Ensure the bail‑conditions section includes any new statutory requirements.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 21/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from Courts Service listings.
- SRCLegislative references (Criminal Justice Act 2006, 2007, 2009) inferred from form name.
- SRCFiling location (court registry) inferred from standard court practice.
- SRCSignature requirement inferred from typical court orders.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: electronic filing availability for all courts.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact wording of bail‑conditions section.
Common confusion points
Mixing up custody versus bail sections.
Leaving the bail‑conditions field blank when bail is granted.
Using an outdated version of the form that lacks 2009 amendments.
Incorrectly entering the offence code or statutory reference.
Submitting the form after the offender has already been moved.
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