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Form 24.12 – Warrant For Attendance Of Witness - Criminal Procedure Act, 1967 Section 4F
This is Form 24.12, a Warrant For Attendance Of Witness issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It relates specifically to Section 4F of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1967. You use this form when you need a court order compelling someone to appear as a witness.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 24.12 – Warrant For Attendance Of Witness - Criminal Procedure Act, 1967 Section 4F
This is Form 24.12, a Warrant For Attendance Of Witness issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It relates specifically to Section 4F of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1967. You use this form when you need a court order compelling someone to appear as a witness.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Double-check that Section 4F is the correct legal basis for demanding attendance.
- 2Incorrectly identifying the witness details
- 3Omitting the specific court session details
- 4Not referencing Criminal Procedure Act, 1967 Section 4F clearly
- 5Submitting to the wrong local Court office
Plain English
Basically, this is the official paperwork telling a person they must show up in court. This document comes from the Courts Service and relates to rules set out in the Criminal Procedure Act 1967. It forces attendance for a criminal case.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this well in advance of the scheduled hearing date. Late submissions risk the witness not being properly notified or compelled.
- 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
- You need a court order forcing someone to appear as a witness in a criminal case.
- The required appearance falls under Section 4F of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1967.
- Use this when a simple request or summons is not enough to ensure attendance.
- This form confirms the specific legal basis for demanding the witness's presence.
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Use this form or another form?
Witness needs to attend but isn't strictly under Section 4F
Check if a simpler summons suffices first.
✓ Verify section applicability.
The case is civil, not criminal
The legal basis changes the required document.
✓ Ensure 'Criminal Procedure Act, 1967' is correct.
Form for Civil Witness Attendance
You need to *serve* the warrant but don't know which one
Different warrants cover different actions (e.g., production of documents).
✓ Confirm the specific requirement.
Review other Courts Service Warrant forms
The matter relates to a specific CRO filing
A separate form might be needed for Companies Registration Office matters.
✓ Cross-reference with CRO guidance.
Deadline or filing window
Submit this well in advance of the scheduled hearing date. Late submissions risk the witness not being properly notified or compelled.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all parties (witness, prosecutor/defendant) are clearly named.
- 2Verify that the date and time of required attendance are specified.
- 3Confirm the exact location where the witness must appear is written down.
- 4Check that the section reference (4F) is present and correct.
- 5Ensure the issuing court's details are accurately filled out.
- 6Sign or digitally approve the form before submission.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 24.12 clearly using black ink (or digital equivalent).
- 2Obtain the necessary authorization/signature from the appropriate court official.
- 3File the signed warrant with the relevant Court Office handling the case.
- 4Serve a copy of the filed warrant on the witness being summoned.
- 5Keep a dated record of when and how you submitted the form.
Known limitations
- 1This form only compels attendance; it does not guarantee the witness will attend.
- 2The specific court handling the case must be identified for proper filing.
- 3It is tied specifically to Section 4F of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1967. Other sections require other forms.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: There are no stated limits on how many witnesses can be summoned using one Form 24.12.
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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 Form 24.12. It remains the standard document for compelling witness attendance under Section 4F of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1967. Check the Courts Service website for any recent updates to the form template.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if the date of issue/revision is current.
- Verify that 'Criminal Procedure Act, 1967 Section 4F' is correctly cited.
- Confirm the required signature fields match the latest template.
- Look for any changes to the specific court authority listed on the form.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm Name: Form 24.12
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCLegal Basis: Criminal Procedure Act, 1967 Section 4F
- SRCPurpose: Warrant For Attendance Of Witness
Common confusion points
Confusing it with a simple subpoena or summons (this is a formal warrant).
Not specifying *why* the witness needs to attend (the purpose of their testimony).
Failing to specify the exact court/jurisdiction issuing the order.
Using this form when the issue falls under another specific section of the 1967 Act.
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