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Form 23A.3 – Committal Warrant - Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006, Section 4(3)(B)(i)
This form is a Committal Warrant specifically related to the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006, covering Section 4(3)(B)(i). It signals that someone needs to be formally committed due to issues relating to insanity under Irish law.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 23A.3 – Committal Warrant - Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006, Section 4(3)(B)(i)
This form is a Committal Warrant specifically related to the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006, covering Section 4(3)(B)(i). It signals that someone needs to be formally committed due to issues relating to insanity under Irish law.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure the specific section (4(3)(B)(i)) is cited exactly as written.
- 2Failing to specify which party initiated the committal
- 3Incorrectly citing a subsection of Section 4(3)
- 4Missing key details about the alleged insanity
- 5Submitting too late after the initial incident/hearing
Plain English
Think of this as official paperwork telling the court that a person must be held for assessment because they are deemed insane. This specific form ties it directly to rules set out in the 2006 Insanity Act. It initiates the legal process for commitment.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The timing is case-dependent, but it should be filed as soon as the grounds for commitment become clear during criminal proceedings.
- 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 person needs to be formally committed under the Insanity Act 2006.
- Ensure the case specifically relates to criteria outlined in Section 4(3)(B)(i) of that Act.
- Do not use this if the commitment reason is general mental health or criminal behaviour only (unless insanity is the specific trigger).
- This is for a Committal Warrant, meaning it initiates the formal process of being held/treated.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General Mental Health Commitment
If insanity isn't the primary trigger under Section 4(3)(B)(i)
✓ Check if general grounds apply first.
Criminal Conviction Warrant
If commitment follows a specific criminal finding, not just an assessment of insanity
✓ Verify the underlying charge/finding.
Section 4(3)(B)(ii) Insanity
Use this exact form if the grounds are specifically under Section 4(3)(B)(ii)
✓ Confirm the lettered subsection matches your case.
Other Statutory Commitment
If commitment is based on another specific section of Irish law
✓ Check the Act cited by the referring authority.
Deadline or filing window
The timing is case-dependent, but it should be filed as soon as the grounds for commitment become clear during criminal proceedings.
Before you submit
- 1All sections must be completed clearly and legibly.
- 2The person requiring commitment (the subject) details must match official records.
- 3The specific grounds for insanity (S. 4(3)(B)(i)) must be detailed in the narrative section.
- 4Signatures from the recommending medical/legal professional are present.
- 5Date of assessment or recommendation is clearly recorded.
- 6All necessary supporting documentation references are included.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all required fields on Form 23A.3 accurately.
- 2Obtain the necessary signatures from the recommending authority (e.g., doctor, magistrate).
- 3Submit the completed form to the relevant Courts Service office or designated judicial body.
- 4If submitting digitally, upload the scanned version according to the specified portal requirements.
- 5Keep a copy of the fully executed form for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form alone does not guarantee commitment; it is the *warrant* initiating the process.
- 2The specific criteria within 4(3)(B)(i) are complex and require expert interpretation.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: The exact required method of submission (e.g., physical vs. electronic portal) may vary by local court.
- 4It is not a declaration of guilt, only the necessity for commitment due to insanity.
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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 a specific Committal Warrant used under the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006. It applies when an individual requires formal commitment due to insanity as defined by Section 4(3)(B)(i).
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the exact date/year printed on the form header.
- Check if any amendments regarding digital submission requirements are noted.
- Confirm that Section 4(3)(B)(i) is explicitly referenced in the title block.
- Ensure there are no recent changes to required signatory boxes or fields.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: Form 23A.3
- SRCRelevant Legislation: Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006
- SRCSpecific Section: Section 4(3)(B)(i)
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Insanity' with general 'Mental Illness'—the Act defines specific thresholds for commitment.
Mistaking this form for a simple referral letter; it is the formal warrant itself.
Not detailing *why* Section 4(3)(B)(i) applies, rather than just stating 'insanity'.
Using the wrong subsection (e.g., using 4(3)(B)(ii) when the facts fit 4(3)(B)(i)).
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