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Form 23A.4 – Notice To The Court - Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006, Section 13(2)(A)
This form is a notice to the court regarding matters under Section 13(2)(A) of the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006. It is used when a person's mental state is relevant to criminal proceedings in Ireland.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 23A.4 – Notice To The Court - Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006, Section 13(2)(A)
This form is a notice to the court regarding matters under Section 13(2)(A) of the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006. It is used when a person's mental state is relevant to criminal proceedings in Ireland.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Missing or incomplete medical evidence can significantly delay proceedings and impact case outcomes.
- 2Incomplete medical information
- 3Missing supporting documentation
- 4Incorrect referencing of the specific section of the Act
- 5Late submission affecting case proceedings
Plain English
This form helps the Irish courts understand important information about someone's mental health when it's connected to a criminal case. It's part of the legal process that deals with how mental health issues affect criminal trials.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Deadlines for submitting this form are typically set by the court in individual cases, but generally should be submitted as soon as mental health becomes relevant to proceedings and well before any scheduled hearings.
- 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 when raising an insanity defense in criminal proceedings
- Required when the defendant's mental state is in question
- Necessary for applications under Section 13(2)(A) specifically
- Use when court needs formal notice of mental health considerations
- Required for cases involving fitness to stand up proceedings
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General insanity defense
Different section of the Act
✓ Check specific section applicability
Fitness to stand trial
Different legal test
✓ Verify which test applies to your case
Insanity at time of offense
Different procedural requirements
✓ Confirm timing of mental state assessment
Post-offense mental state
Different legal consideration
✓ Determine which time period is relevant
Mental health treatment orders
Different legal procedure
✓ Check if treatment is part of your case
Deadline or filing window
Deadlines for submitting this form are typically set by the court in individual cases, but generally should be submitted as soon as mental health becomes relevant to proceedings and well before any scheduled hearings.
Before you submit
- 1All sections of the form completed fully
- 2Supporting medical reports attached
- 3Correct court reference number included
- 4Copies for all parties prepared
- 5Form signed by authorized person
- 6Check that specific section 13(2)(A) is correctly referenced
- 7Verify defendant's personal details are accurate
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the current version of Form 23A.4 from the Courts Service
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the defendant's mental state
- 3Collect and attach relevant medical or psychological assessments
- 4Prepare copies for all parties involved in the case
- 5Submit to the appropriate court office through the required method
- 6Keep a copy for your records
- 7Follow up with the court to confirm receipt
Known limitations
- 1This form only covers procedures under Section 13(2)(A) specifically
- 2Does not replace the need for proper medical evidence
- 3May not be appropriate for all mental health-related criminal matters
- 4Does not provide legal advice on case strategy
- 5Must be used in conjunction with other relevant court procedures
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the correct version number matches current court requirements
- Check if recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act affect this form
- Confirm if medical report requirements have been updated
- Ensure all referenced sections of the Act are current
- Check if electronic submission options have changed
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCRelated to Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006
- SRCSpecifically references Section 13(2)(A)
- SRCPart of a series of forms dealing with insanity in criminal proceedings
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current submission methods
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific deadlines
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Recent changes to the form
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Exact requirements for medical evidence
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with other insanity-related forms in the series
Uncertainty about which specific section of the Act applies
Misunderstanding the timing requirements for mental state assessments
Not understanding who is authorized to complete and submit the form
Confusion about what level of detail is required in medical sections
Unclear about the relationship between this form and fitness to stand up proceedings
Not knowing how to properly reference the case in the form
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