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Form Central Criminal Court: No. 1 Notice of Intention to Adduce Evidence as to Mental Condition (Section 19, Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006)
This form is used in the Central Criminal Court. It officially notifies the court that evidence regarding a person's mental condition will be presented. It relates specifically to Section 19 of the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Central Criminal Court: No. 1 Notice of Intention to Adduce Evidence as to Mental Condition (Section 19, Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006)
This form is used in the Central Criminal Court. It officially notifies the court that evidence regarding a person's mental condition will be presented. It relates specifically to Section 19 of the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Don't forget to explicitly reference 'Section 19, Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006'.
- 2Failing to specify which party's mental condition is being addressed.
- 3Not citing Section 19 of the Act correctly.
- 4Submitting too late, after proceedings have started without warning.
- 5Incomplete details about the intended evidence itself.
Plain English
If someone involved in a case before the Central Criminal Court has issues with their mental state, this form tells everyone about it beforehand. It signals that medical or expert evidence about how sound their mind is will be presented to the judge and jury.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The exact deadline is not confirmed in this source, but it must be filed well before the evidence is presented in court.
- 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 you need to formally tell the Central Criminal Court that evidence about someone's mental state will be presented.
- It is used specifically in cases falling under Section 19 of the Insanity Act 2006.
- Do not use this if you are only notifying the court about a general witness statement; this form specifies 'mental condition'.
- Use it when your intention to adduce evidence relates directly to mental capacity or state during the relevant offence.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General Witness Statement
If you are just giving evidence without mentioning mental health specifically.
✓ Check if Section 19 applies.
Notice of Appearance
If you are appearing in the Central Criminal Court but not yet stating your specific evidence intention.
✓ See what other notices are required.
CRO Form (e.g., CRO 1)
If the case involves a company matter, but that company is central to an insanity defence issue.
✓ Confirm if mental condition evidence is key.
Deadline or filing window
The exact deadline is not confirmed in this source, but it must be filed well before the evidence is presented in court.
Before you submit
- 1Fill in all required sections completely; leave nothing blank if possible.
- 2Ensure the correct case number for the Central Criminal Court is clearly written.
- 3Sign and date the form where indicated.
- 4Verify that the name of the person whose mental condition is being addressed is spelled correctly.
- 5Check that the specific evidence intended to be presented is briefly described.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form CC: No. 1.
- 2Sign and date the document in the designated area(s).
- 3Submit the completed form to the relevant court office within the Central Criminal Court.
- 4Keep a copy for your own records.
- 5If submitting electronically, ensure you attach it correctly to the case file via the Courts Service portal.
Known limitations
- 1This form does not guarantee that the evidence will be accepted by the court; it only notifies them of the intention.
- 2The specific requirements for *how* the mental condition evidence must be presented are detailed elsewhere in Section 19, not just on this notice.
- 3If you are represented by a solicitor/barrister, they may have specific procedural rules that override or supplement this form's use.
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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->This is the official notice used specifically within the Central Criminal Court. It relates directly to matters covered under Section 19 of the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date stamp on the form itself.
- Verify the exact wording matches 'Section 19, Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006'.
- Ensure the Central Criminal Court heading is present and accurate.
- Confirm there are no new fields added regarding specific court directions from the judge.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCCourt Jurisdiction: Central Criminal Court
- SRCLegal Basis: Section 19, Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006
- SRCForm Identifier: CC: No. 1 Notice of Intention to Adduce Evidence as to Mental Condition
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific required filing deadline relative to the trial date.
Common confusion points
Confusing it with a general 'Notice of Witness Evidence' when the focus must be on *mental condition* evidence under Section 19.
Not knowing whether to file this before or after other initial case documents are lodged.
Assuming that filing this form automatically means the judge will accept your evidence; preparation is still required.
Failing to specify *whose* mental condition you intend to adduce evidence about.
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