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Form 19.2 – Committal Warrant (Remand In The Absence Of Accused) - Criminal Procedure Act 1967, Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997, Criminal Procedure Act 2010
Form 19.2 is a Committal Warrant used when an accused person cannot be present in court. It relates to the Criminal Procedure Act 1967 and subsequent legislation.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 19.2 – Committal Warrant (Remand In The Absence Of Accused) - Criminal Procedure Act 1967, Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997, Criminal Procedure Act 2010
Form 19.2 is a Committal Warrant used when an accused person cannot be present in court. It relates to the Criminal Procedure Act 1967 and subsequent legislation.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to cite the specific sections of the Criminal Procedure Act that justify the remand request.
- 2Incorrectly identifying the specific criminal offence charged.
- 3Failing to state the reason for absence clearly enough.
- 4Missing details about where the accused is currently located.
- 5Submitting it to the wrong local court office.
Plain English
This form officially tells the court that someone charged with a crime needs to stay detained (remand) because they are not there right now. You use this when the accused is missing but still needs to be held pending trial or hearing.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form should be submitted as soon as the court requires the accused's presence and they are confirmed absent. There isn't a fixed universal deadline, but timing is critical for court schedules.
- 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 an accused person needs to be held in custody because they are not present at court.
- This warrant specifically relates to a 'Remand In The Absence Of Accused'.
- It covers requirements set out by the Criminal Procedure Act 1967, alongside later amendments.
- Use this when other forms might cover different stages of the criminal process.
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Use this form or another form?
Accused is present but needs to be held
This determines *why* they are detained in court
✓ Check if detention is due to absence or other reasons.
Perhaps a standard Remand Order form
The case is at the initial hearing stage
The specific legislative requirement dictates which warrant applies
✓ Verify the exact procedural step.
Not confirmed in official source (but likely related)
Detention relates to a specific bail condition breach
If the detention reason is clearly a breach, check for a specific Breach Warrant form
✓ Ensure the grounds match the action.
The case is being moved between courts
A transfer warrant might be used alongside this one
✓ Confirm if movement *requires* a new committal.
Deadline or filing window
The form should be submitted as soon as the court requires the accused's presence and they are confirmed absent. There isn't a fixed universal deadline, but timing is critical for court schedules.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all required sections are filled out completely and legibly.
- 2Confirm the name, address, and details of the accused person are accurate.
- 3Verify that the legal basis for the warrant (the specific Act/Section) is cited correctly.
- 4Check that the date and time the absence occurred are clearly stated.
- 5Ensure the authorizing judicial signature block is ready to be completed by a court official.
- 6Confirm whether this form needs to accompany other documentation (like a charge sheet).
How to file this form
- 1Complete all required fields of Form 19.2 accurately.
- 2Have the warrant reviewed and authorized by the appropriate Court Service officer or Judge.
- 3File the original document with the relevant court registry where the case is heard.
- 4Provide copies to the accused person (or their legal representative).
- 5If electronic filing is required, upload the signed PDF via the designated Courts Service portal.
Known limitations
- 1This form itself does not guarantee the remand will be granted; it requests it.
- 2The specific grounds for detention must align with the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Act 1967.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: The maximum duration this warrant can cover is not specified on the visible document.
- 4It does not replace a full bail application, only addresses detention due to absence.
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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 Form 19.2 from the Courts Service of Ireland. It remains relevant under several key pieces of legislation governing criminal proceedings.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check for any recent amendments to the Criminal Procedure Act 2010 requirements.
- Verify the specific wording relating to 'Remand In The Absence Of Accused' matches current court practice.
- Confirm the required signatory authority (e.g., Judge, Sheriff) is listed correctly on the form.
- Review if any new procedural powers under the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997 have altered completion fields.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: Form 19.2
- SRCPrimary Legislation Cited: Criminal Procedure Act 1967
- SRCSecondary Legislation Cited: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997 & Criminal Procedure Act 2010
- SRCPurpose: Committal Warrant for Remand in Absence of Accused.
Common confusion points
Mistaking this for a simple Notice of Appearance; this form mandates detention.
Not clearly stating *why* the accused is absent (e.g., illness, travel, non-appearance).
Failing to reference the correct section of the Criminal Procedure Act 1967 that permits the warrant.
Assuming filing automatically means the remand is approved; it requires judicial action.
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