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Form 21.9 – Certificate Under Section 58, Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008
This form is a formal Certificate issued under Section 58 of the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008. It is used when assistance needs to be provided between jurisdictions regarding criminal matters.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 21.9 – Certificate Under Section 58, Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008
This form is a formal Certificate issued under Section 58 of the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008. It is used when assistance needs to be provided between jurisdictions regarding criminal matters.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure you correctly cite the jurisdiction making the request on Form 21.9.
- 2Failing to specify which section of the Act applies
- 3Missing details about the foreign jurisdiction involved
- 4Incorrectly dating the certification request
- 5Not attaching supporting documentation (if required)
Plain English
Think of this as an official stamp from the Irish Courts confirming something related to international crime cases. You use it when another country asks Ireland for help with a legal issue, or vice versa.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The deadline is event-driven; submission should happen as soon as the need for mutual assistance is formally established or requested.
- 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 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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Use this form or another form?
Requesting information from another country
Certifies need for assistance under specific law
✓ Check jurisdiction match
Providing evidence to a foreign court
Confirms the nature of the help being given
✓ Check if certification is mandatory
Likely related certificate or letter format
General criminal inquiry not requiring formal aid
Used for less formal requests between agencies
✓ Confirm the request type first
Not confirmed in official source (Likely standard correspondence)
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
- 1All boxes must be ticked or filled in clearly.
- 2The name and official capacity of the issuing authority must be written.
- 3The specific nature of the criminal matter requiring assistance must be detailed.
- 4Signatures (original or certified digital) must be present.
- 5Ensure any required reference numbers from the requesting jurisdiction are included.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections thoroughly using black ink or typed text.
- 2Attach supporting documentation proving the need for assistance (e.g., a request letter).
- 3Sign and date the certificate in the designated signature block.
- 4Submit to the relevant Courts Service office or via the official electronic portal.
- 5Retain a copy of the fully executed Form 21.9 for your records.
Known limitations
- 1This form certifies *need* for assistance; it does not guarantee the assistance will be granted.
- 2The specific requirements may change based on which country is requesting the certificate.
- 3It is only valid under the scope of the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008, not all Irish legislation.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: The required recipient department must be verified.
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Compact field-by-field guide
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 a formal certificate used for cross-jurisdictional criminal assistance under Irish law. Its validity relies on proper completion according to the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the exact year/date of issue on the form header.
- Verify that Section 58 of the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008 is explicitly referenced.
- Check if any specific procedural requirements from the Courts Service have been added recently.
- Ensure all required fields for mutual assistance are present and not blank.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Name: Form 21.9
- SRCLegal Basis: Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008
- SRCPurpose: Formal Certificate for Cross-Border Criminal Aid
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific recipient agency within the Courts Service.
Common confusion points
Confusing it with a simple request letter; remember, this *is* the formal certificate.
Not clearly stating which specific section or provision of the Act requires assistance.
Failing to specify the jurisdiction/country that needs the aid.
Using outdated references to the 2008 Act instead of confirming the current version.
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