Form 19.1 – Committal Warrant (Remand) - Criminal Procedure Act 1967, Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997

What this form is for

• • Use this form when ordering remand in custody after a bail hearing
• • Use this form for initial remand in criminal proceedings
• • Use this form when extending an existing remand period
• • Do not use this form for bail applications or release orders
• • Do not use this form for civil matters or family law proceedings

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Deadline or filing window

The committal warrant must be executed promptly after the court's remand decision, typically within 24 hours, to ensure legal continuity of custody.

Before you submit

• • Verify all personal details of the accused are accurate
• • Confirm the specific offense is clearly stated
• • Ensure court decision and duration of remand are specified
• • Check proper signatures and court seal are present
• • Verify form is the latest version
• • Ensure all required sections are completed
• • Double-check for any handwritten corrections or alterations

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain court decision on remand
2. 2Complete all sections of Form 19.1 with accurate information
3. 3Ensure proper signatures from authorized court personnel
4. 4Obtain official court seal
5. 5Submit to appropriate court office or Garda station
6. 6Keep a copy for records
7. 7Follow up to confirm warrant has been executed

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to criminal proceedings
• • It cannot be used for civil detention matters
• • The warrant must be executed within a specific timeframe
• • Remand periods are subject to court review
• • Form must comply with current legislation