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Form 19.4 – Remand Warrant To Garda Síochána Station - Criminal Procedure Act, 1967 Section 25
This form authorizes a temporary detention order for someone held by the Gardaí. It specifically relates to Section 25 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1967. You use it when a judge needs to formally issue a remand warrant.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 19.4 – Remand Warrant To Garda Síochána Station - Criminal Procedure Act, 1967 Section 25
This form authorizes a temporary detention order for someone held by the Gardaí. It specifically relates to Section 25 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1967. You use it when a judge needs to formally issue a remand warrant.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to cite Section 25 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1967 on the document.
- 2Incorrectly identifying the Garda station receiving the warrant
- 3Missing the signature of the authorizing judicial officer
- 4Failing to state the correct section (Section 25)
- 5Using outdated version of Form 19.4
Plain English
Essentially, this is the official paperwork that tells the local Garda station someone must be kept in custody while their case moves forward. It confirms the legal basis for holding them under Irish law. It links directly to Section 25 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1967.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this warrant as soon as the judge issues the order, or within any specific timeframe set by the court itself. Delays can affect procedural timelines.
- 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 a judge needs to officially order a temporary detention (remand).
- It applies specifically to cases governed by the Criminal Procedure Act, 1967.
- This is the designated document for sending that official warrant directly to the Garda Síochána Station.
- Do not use it if the detention reason falls under another specific section of the CPA 1967.
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Use this form or another form?
Detention order but not specifically Section 25
The grounds for remand might be different.
✓ Check the relevant Act section.
Requesting bail instead of remand
This form grants detention; this one requests release conditions.
✓ Confirm the court's specific order.
Warrant issued to a prison/detention centre (not Garda Station)
The destination matters for processing speed.
✓ Verify the receiving authority on the warrant itself.
Form 19.4 (but different recipient address)
Application *to* the Court for remand
This is the request; this form is the official order granting it.
✓ Ensure you are submitting the final judicial decision.
Form (Likely an application form)
Deadline or filing window
Submit this warrant as soon as the judge issues the order, or within any specific timeframe set by the court itself. Delays can affect procedural timelines.
Before you submit
- 1Have all required sections (e.g., details of the arrested person, charges) been completed?
- 2Is the authorizing Judge's name and title clearly written?
- 3Has the exact date of the warrant issuance been entered?
- 4Are there clear fields for the Garda Station receiving the warrant?
- 5Is the case number/file reference from the Courts Service included?
- 6Have you signed or dated the form yourself (if acting as the court clerk)?
- 7If applicable, is a supporting affidavit attached to this Form 19.4?
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 19.4 accurately.
- 2Obtain the necessary judicial signature and date from the issuing Judge.
- 3Ensure you have the correct Garda Station details for delivery.
- 4Submit the completed form to the relevant Courts Service office or via the designated portal.
- 5Keep a copy of the fully executed warrant for your own court file.
- 6If submitting electronically, ensure the PDF is correctly formatted and legible.
Known limitations
- 1This form only authorizes remand; it does not specify bail conditions unless noted separately.
- 2It must be issued by an authorised judicial officer within the Irish Courts system.
- 3The validity of the warrant depends on the date stamp—it expires if too old.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: The exact maximum duration allowed on this form is not specified here.
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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 current standard document for issuing a remand warrant under Section 25. Check the Courts Service website for any recent amendments to the layout or required annexes.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the specific date/year of the current version stamp.
- Check if the reference to 'Criminal Procedure Act, 1967' has any sub-amendment notes.
- Ensure the designated space for the Judge’s signature block is present and clear.
- Confirm the form number (Form 19.4) matches exactly on the header.
- Look for any new mandatory fields related to specific Garda divisions.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: Form 19.4
- SRCLegal Basis: Criminal Procedure Act, 1967
- SRCSpecific Section: Section 25
- SRCFunction: Authorizes Remand Warrant to Garda Síochána Station
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The specific name of the governing body that mandates its use (e.g., District Court vs Circuit Court) is not confirmed.
Common confusion points
Confusing it with a simple 'Notice of Arrest'—this is the formal *order* to detain.
Not knowing whether to write the full Garda Station name or just the station code.
Assuming the warrant applies universally when it might only apply to specific charges listed.
Forgetting to cross-reference the Section 25 CPA 1967 citation on the form itself.
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