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Form 28A.3 Warrant To Produce Offender - Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 99(1)
Form 28A.3 is a Warrant to Produce Offender under Section 99(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2006. It is used by the courts to order a person who has been sentenced to appear for a specific purpose, such as a prison visit or a legal hearing.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 28A.3 Warrant To Produce Offender - Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 99(1)
Form 28A.3 is a Warrant to Produce Offender under Section 99(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2006. It is used by the courts to order a person who has been sentenced to appear for a specific purpose, such as a prison visit or a legal hearing.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is entering the wrong appearance date, which can invalidate the warrant.
- 2Incorrect offender details
- 3Wrong date or location of appearance
- 4Missing signature of authorised officer
- 5Failure to serve the warrant on the offender
Plain English
If a court needs someone who has been convicted to show up for a particular reason, they issue this warrant. The form tells the offender when and where they must appear and what will happen if they ignore it.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The warrant must be issued as soon as the court decides the offender needs to appear, typically within a few days of sentencing.
- 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 an offender to appear for a parole hearing.
- When a court requires the offender to attend a victim‑impact statement session.
- When a court needs the offender for a compliance inspection under the Criminal Justice Act.
- Not for issuing a standard arrest warrant (use Form 28A.1).
- Not for civil contempt orders (different form applies).
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Arrest of a suspect
Used to authorise police arrest, not post‑conviction appearance
✓ Verify the purpose before proceeding
Civil contempt order
Deals with non‑criminal breaches, not a criminal warrant
✓ Check the relevant legislation
Bail variation request
Applies to bail conditions, not a production warrant
✓ Confirm the case status
Deadline or filing window
The warrant must be issued as soon as the court decides the offender needs to appear, typically within a few days of sentencing.
Before you submit
- 1Offender’s name and address are correct.
- 2Conviction reference number is included.
- 3Appearance date, time and venue are accurate.
- 4All required fields are filled – no blanks.
- 5Signature of the judge or authorised officer is present.
- 6Date of issue is entered.
- 7Form is the latest version (check the header).
- 8A copy is retained for the court’s records.
- 9Proof of service to the offender is prepared.
How to file this form
- 1Download or collect Form 28A.3.
- 2Complete all required details.
- 3Have the form signed by the authorised court official.
- 4Make two copies – one for the court file, one for service.
- 5Submit the original to the court registry in person or by post.
- 6Arrange service on the offender according to court rules.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable for offences covered by Section 99(1) of the Criminal Justice Act.
- 2Cannot be used for civil or family law matters.
- 3Requires a court order; not a self‑initiated document.
- 4Service must follow specific court‑approved methods.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows "Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 99(1)".
- Check that the offender’s full name field includes space for middle names.
- Verify the date format matches the court’s standard (DD/MM/YYYY).
- Ensure the signature line includes the title of the authorised officer.
- Look for any updated instructions on the Courts Service website.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 21/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland publications.
- SRCReference to Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 99(1)legal basis.
- SRCTypical court process for issuing production warrantsinferred from Irish practice.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact service method details.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific deadline after sentencing.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: recent version change history.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 28A.3 with arrest warrants (Form 28A.1).
Leaving the appearance venue blank or using an informal address.
Using an old version of the form with outdated fields.
Forgetting to sign the form as an authorised officer.
Not providing a clear conviction reference number.
Assuming service is automatic; it must be documented.
Submitting the form to the wrong court registry.
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