Form 21.9 – Certificate Under Section 58, Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008

What this form is for

• • Use this form when another country needs help with a case in Ireland.
• • Use it when an Irish authority must formally certify assistance is required for a criminal matter.
• • It applies specifically under the rules set out in Section 58 of the Act.
• • Do not use this if simple communication between parties suffices; formal certification is needed.

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Deadline or filing window

The deadline is event-driven; submission should happen as soon as the need for mutual assistance is formally established or requested.

Before you submit

• • All boxes must be ticked or filled in clearly.
• • The name and official capacity of the issuing authority must be written.
• • The specific nature of the criminal matter requiring assistance must be detailed.
• • Signatures (original or certified digital) must be present.
• • Ensure any required reference numbers from the requesting jurisdiction are included.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all sections thoroughly using black ink or typed text.
2. 2Attach supporting documentation proving the need for assistance (e.g., a request letter).
3. 3Sign and date the certificate in the designated signature block.
4. 4Submit to the relevant Courts Service office or via the official electronic portal.
5. 5Retain a copy of the fully executed Form 21.9 for your records.

Known limitations

• • This form certifies *need* for assistance; it does not guarantee the assistance will be granted.
• • The specific requirements may change based on which country is requesting the certificate.
• • It is only valid under the scope of the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008, not all Irish legislation.
• • Not confirmed in official source: The required recipient department must be verified.