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Form 23A.2 – Committal Warrant And Direction For Examination - Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006, Section 4(6)
This form is a Committal Warrant and Direction for Examination under the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006, specifically relating to Section 4(6). You use it when an individual needs to be formally committed to an examination process in connection with insanity.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 23A.2 – Committal Warrant And Direction For Examination - Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006, Section 4(6)
This form is a Committal Warrant and Direction for Examination under the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006, specifically relating to Section 4(6). You use it when an individual needs to be formally committed to an examination process in connection with insanity.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure you correctly cite 'Section 4(6) of the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006' on the document.
- 2Incorrectly stating the grounds for commitment (i.e., not citing insanity correctly).
- 3Missing the required signature of the judicial officer.
- 4Failing to specify *which* examination direction is needed.
- 5Submitting it to the wrong local court office.
Plain English
Simply put, this document officially tells a court that someone must be examined because of their mental state. It serves as the official order (the warrant) and specifies what kind of examination needs to happen. This is used within cases dealing with criminal madness or insanity in Ireland.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The submission must occur promptly after the court makes its decision to commit someone for examination. There is no universal deadline listed, but timeliness is crucial to the case progression.
- 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 specifically when an individual requires formal commitment to an examination regarding insanity.
- This form relates directly to Section 4(6) of the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006.
- It is used to issue a 'Warrant' and provide a specific 'Direction for Examination'.
- Do not use this if the matter falls under other sections of the Insanity Act, unless explicitly directed by the court.
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General Commitment (Not specifically Sec 4(6))
Used when a general commitment is needed without the specific Section 4(6) direction.
✓ Check if your case fits this broader category.
Examination Direction Only
If only the examination order is required, a simpler form might suffice.
✓ Verify if a separate direction slip exists.
Other Criminal Matters (e.g., Dangerousness)
Use other forms for commitments not strictly tied to insanity under Section 4(6).
✓ Confirm the specific legal basis of the commitment.
Deadline or filing window
The submission must occur promptly after the court makes its decision to commit someone for examination. There is no universal deadline listed, but timeliness is crucial to the case progression.
Before you submit
- 1All sections requiring input are completed in legible handwriting or typed format.
- 2The name and details of the person being committed are accurate.
- 3The specific direction for examination is clearly stated within the form body.
- 4The issuing authority/court stamp area is ready to be signed.
- 5Ensure all necessary supporting documentation references (e.g., police reports) match.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all required fields on Form 23A.2 thoroughly.
- 2Have the document formally signed by the appropriate judicial officer.
- 3Apply the official Courts Service of Ireland stamp.
- 4Submit the finalized form to the relevant court registry or party involved.
- 5Keep a dated copy for your own file.
Known limitations
- 1This form does not guarantee the outcome of the examination; it only orders it.
- 2It is specific to Section 4(6) and may require cross-referencing with other Act provisions.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: There might be variations depending on which Circuit Court issued it.
- 4The direction provided must align exactly with what the court intends.
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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 form remains the standard document for issuing a Committal Warrant and Direction for Examination under Section 4(6) of the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006. Check the latest version on the Courts Service of Ireland website before starting.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the date/revision number printed on the form.
- Verify if there have been changes to required signatory boxes.
- Check if any new fields related to the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006 have appeared.
- Ensure the section reference (4(6)) is clearly highlighted.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: Form 23A.2
- SRCLegal Basis: Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006
- SRCSpecific Clause: Section 4(6)
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The exact originating court authority is not specified on the form name alone.
Common confusion points
Mistaking this form for a simple 'Notice of Hearing' when it is an official *Warrant*.
Not clearly defining *why* the examination is necessary (the grounds).
Failing to specify that the commitment relates to insanity under the 2006 Act.
Using outdated forms from before Section 4(6) was formalized.
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