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28A.5 Notice Of Application For An Order Revoking An Order Suspending A Sentence Of Imprisonment - Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 99(13) / 99(14)

This form is used to request the court to cancel a previous order that suspended a prison sentence under the Criminal Justice Act 2006. It should be filed when there are valid grounds to revoke the suspension of a sentence.

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28A.5 Notice Of Application For An Order Revoking An Order Suspending A Sentence Of Imprisonment - Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 99(13) / 99(14)

This form is used to request the court to cancel a previous order that suspended a prison sentence under the Criminal Justice Act 2006. It should be filed when there are valid grounds to revoke the suspension of a sentence.

The form captures details of the original suspended sentence and the specific reasons why the suspension should be revoked.

Risk Radar

  • Always include specific details of the original suspended sentence order to prevent delays.
  • Incomplete information about the original suspended sentence
  • Missing evidence supporting the need for revocation
  • Incorrect court location submission
  • Missing deadlines for application

Plain English

This form lets you ask the court to reinstate a prison sentence that was previously suspended. It's specifically for situations where the person given the suspended sentence has failed to meet the conditions of that suspension.

Submission Date

  • There is no standard deadline, but applications should be made promptly when grounds for revocation arise, typically within a reasonable time after the breach of suspension conditions.
  • 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 form when seeking to revoke a suspended prison sentence
  • Only applies to sentences suspended under the Criminal Justice Act 2006
  • For situations where the conditions of suspension have been breached
  • When the original suspended sentence order needs to be cancelled

Use this form or another form?

SituationLikely formWhy it mattersCheck before you continue
New suspended sentence applicationForm 28A.1Different legal process for initial suspensionCheck if suspension is being applied for first
Appeal against sentenceForm 10For challenging the legality or length of sentenceVerify if you're appealing rather than revoking
Bail applicationForm 13For seeking release pending trial or appealConfirm if this is about release rather than revocation
Victim impact statementForm 15For providing victim's perspective on the caseCheck if you need to provide victim impact information

Deadline or filing window

There is no standard deadline, but applications should be made promptly when grounds for revocation arise, typically within a reasonable time after the breach of suspension conditions.

Before you submit

  • Complete all sections of the form
  • Include the original suspended sentence order details
  • List specific grounds for revocation
  • Attach supporting evidence of breach
  • Verify correct court location
  • Check for required signatures
  • Include any required court fees

How to file this form

  1. 1Obtain the correct form 28A.5 from the Courts Service
  2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information
  3. 3Gather supporting evidence for revocation
  4. 4Submit to the relevant court office
  5. 5Keep a copy of the submitted form
  6. 6Serve copies on all relevant parties as required

Known limitations

  • This form only applies to suspended sentences under the Criminal Justice Act 2006
  • It cannot be used for sentences suspended under different legislation
  • The court has discretion to approve or deny the revocation
  • Additional procedures may apply for certain types of offenses
  • Legal advice may be necessary for complex cases

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Current Form Status

This form is current as per the Criminal Justice Act 2006 provisions, but verify with the Courts Service for any recent updates.

Agency: Courts Service of Ireland

What changed or needs a fresh check

  • Verify the form references the correct sections of the Criminal Justice Act 2006
  • Check if any recent amendments to the Act affect this form
  • Confirm the current court fees required with this form
  • Ensure the form number matches the latest version from Courts Service

Quick Facts

The prosecution or relevant authority seeking to revoke the suspended sentence order needs to file this form.
The form captures details of the original suspended sentence and the specific reasons why the suspension should be revoked.
Submit this form as soon as there are grounds to revoke the suspended sentence, typically when the conditions of suspension have been breached.
Submit to the court that issued the original suspended sentence order, either in person, by post, or through the Courts Service online portal if available.
Submitting correctly ensures the court has complete information to make a proper decision about revoking the suspended sentence.
Complete all sections with accurate details of the original sentence and grounds for revocation. Attach any supporting evidence of the breach. Submit to the appropriate court office with any required fees.

Form Details

Agency
Courts Service of Ireland
Revision Date
21/10/25

28A.5 Notice Of Application For An Order Revoking An Order Suspending A Sentence Of Imprisonment - Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 99(13) / 99(14)

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After you file

  • Wait for court notification of hearing date
  • Prepare for potential court appearance
  • Monitor for any updates from the court
  • Keep records of all communications
  • Be prepared to provide additional information if requested

Source and verification log

  • Form issued by Courts Service of Ireland
  • Based on Criminal Justice Act 2006, sections 99(13) and 99(14)
  • Specific to suspended sentence revocation applications
  • Not confirmed in official source: current processing times
  • Not confirmed in official source: exact court fees
  • Not confirmed in official source: specific documentation requirements
  • Not confirmed in official source: recent updates to the form

Common confusion points

7 things to watch for

  • 1

    Confusing this form with applications for new suspended sentences

  • 2

    Uncertainty about which sections of the Criminal Justice Act apply

  • 3

    Misunderstanding who can apply for revocation

  • 4

    Confusion about what constitutes valid grounds for revocation

  • 5

    Uncertainty about proper notification procedures

  • 6

    Difficulty identifying the correct court to submit to

  • 7

    Confusion about required evidence and documentation

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