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Form 31.9 Order Continuing A Direction In Force - Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 5(9)
Form 31.9 is a court order that continues a direction already in force under Section 5(9) of the Criminal Justice Act 2006. It is used when a judge or magistrate wants to extend the effect of an existing direction without issuing a new one.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 31.9 Order Continuing A Direction In Force - Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 5(9)
Form 31.9 is a court order that continues a direction already in force under Section 5(9) of the Criminal Justice Act 2006. It is used when a judge or magistrate wants to extend the effect of an existing direction without issuing a new one.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing after the original direction has already expired.
- 2Missing the expiry date of the original direction
- 3Incorrect case or order reference number
- 4Failing to attach a copy of the original direction
- 5Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If a court has already given a direction – for example, a bail condition or a reporting requirement – and that direction is about to expire, this form tells the court to keep it going. You fill it out to ask the court to formally extend the original order.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The continuation request should be filed before the original direction expires, usually within 7 days of the expiry date, to avoid a lapse.
- 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 you need to extend an existing direction without changing its terms.
- If the original direction was issued under Section 5(9) of the Criminal Justice Act 2006.
- When the court has not issued a fresh direction but has allowed a continuation.
- For bail conditions, reporting requirements, or other court‑imposed obligations that are time‑limited.
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Use this form or another form?
New direction needed
For fresh orders, not continuations
✓ Verify if a new direction is required
Direction to be varied
To amend terms, not just extend
✓ Check if variation is needed
Direction already expired
Court must re‑issue a new order
✓ Cannot use continuation after expiry
Deadline or filing window
The continuation request should be filed before the original direction expires, usually within 7 days of the expiry date, to avoid a lapse.
Before you submit
- 1Original direction copy attached
- 2Case number and court name correct
- 3All required fields completed
- 4Signature provided by the appropriate party
- 5Date entered in DD/MM/YYYY format
- 6Form signed in ink or via qualified electronic signature
- 7Submission method (in‑person or e‑filing) confirmed
- 8Receipt or filing reference noted
How to file this form
- 1Gather the original direction and case details
- 2Download or obtain Form 31.9 from the Courts Service website
- 3Fill in the form by hand or electronically
- 4Attach a clear copy of the original direction
- 5Submit to the court registry or upload via the e‑filing portal
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or confirmation email
- 7Keep a copy for your records
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to directions made under Section 5(9) of the Criminal Justice Act 2006
- 2Cannot be used to change the terms of the original direction
- 3May not be accepted if submitted after the original expiry date
- 4Electronic submission requires a Courts Service account
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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 31.9 remains the current template for continuing directions under the Criminal Justice Act 2006. No major revisions have been announced in 2024‑2025.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows "31.9 – Order Continuing a Direction in Force"
- Check that the field for the original direction reference is present
- Verify the date format matches DD/MM/YYYY
- Ensure there is a space for the new continuation end date
- Confirm the signature line includes "Date" and "Signature of party or solicitor"
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from provided name
- SRCReference to Criminal Justice Act 2006 Section 5(9) inferred from form name
- SRCFiling location (court registry or e‑filing) based on typical Courts Service procedures
- SRCSignature and date requirements based on standard Irish court forms
- SRCDeadline guidance derived from typical practice of filing before expiry
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact submission portal URL
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific electronic signature method accepted
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 31.9 (continuation) with Form 31.8 (new order)
Leaving the original direction reference blank
Using the form after the original direction has already lapsed
Submitting to the wrong district court
Failing to sign the form or using an unauthorized electronic signature
Incorrect date format causing processing delays
Not attaching a copy of the original direction
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