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Form 24.16 – Warrant To Produce Accused - Criminal Procedure Act, 1967 Section 4F (4) (B)
This form is a Warrant To Produce Accused issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It relates specifically to Section 4F (4) (B) of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1967. You use it when an accused person needs to be brought before court under these specific provisions.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 24.16 – Warrant To Produce Accused - Criminal Procedure Act, 1967 Section 4F (4) (B)
This form is a Warrant To Produce Accused issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It relates specifically to Section 4F (4) (B) of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1967. You use it when an accused person needs to be brought before court under these specific provisions.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Double-check that the specific subsection (4) (B) is correctly cited on Form 24.16.
- 2Incorrectly citing Section 4F (4) (B)
- 3Missing identification details of the accused
- 4Failure to specify the required court location
- 5Delaying submission past the required procedural window
Plain English
Think of this as a formal instruction telling someone to bring a defendant into court. It triggers action based on rules set out in Irish criminal law. This form confirms the legal basis for that requirement.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The timing depends on the event triggering the warrant, but submission must occur promptly to meet court schedules. Not confirmed in official source regarding a strict filing deadline.
- 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 an accused person must be brought before court specifically under Section 4F (4) (B).
- It is used to formally request that someone in custody or elsewhere be presented to the judge/court.
- Do not use this if the requirement falls under a different section of the Act, such as general summons.
- This form specifies the exact legal basis for requiring the accused's appearance.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Accused needs production under Section 4F (4) (A)
The specific subsection dictates the grounds for the warrant.
✓ Check the body of this form carefully.
General Summons Requirement
If it's a standard appearance, not tied to 4F(4)(B), use that one.
✓ Ensure you aren't mixing up the section references.
Likely another Courts Service form
Production related to Bail Conditions
The nature of the bail condition might dictate this specific warrant over others.
✓ Confirm the exact order requirement.
Deadline or filing window
The timing depends on the event triggering the warrant, but submission must occur promptly to meet court schedules. Not confirmed in official source regarding a strict filing deadline.
Before you submit
- 1All sections are fully completed, no blank boxes remain.
- 2The reason for production clearly references Section 4F (4) (B).
- 3Accurate details of the accused person (name, DOB, PPSN if known) are provided.
- 4The requesting party's contact information is correct and current.
- 5The warrant has been properly signed by an authorized official.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all required fields on Form 24.16.
- 2Attach any supporting documentation justifying the Section 4F (4) (B) requirement.
- 3Sign and date the form in the designated area.
- 4Submit to the relevant Courts Service office or via the online portal.
- 5Keep a copy for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1The form itself does not guarantee the accused *will* be produced; it only requests it.
- 2It is specific to Section 4F (4) (B); using it when 4F(3)(C) applies may cause delays.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: There might be a related digital submission code required alongside the physical form.
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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 the standard Warrant To Produce Accused under Section 4F (4) (B). It remains a core document for court processes governed by the Criminal Procedure Act, 1967.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check for updates to the Criminal Procedure Act, 1967 amendments incorporated into the form.
- Verify if any new required fields have been added regarding digital filing requirements.
- Confirm the current designation of the issuing court (e.g., District Court vs. Circuit Court).
- Ensure the signature block matches the latest Courts Service template.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Name: Form 24.16Warrant To Produce Accused
- SRCGoverning Law: Criminal Procedure Act, 1967
- SRCSpecific Provision: Section 4F (4) (B)
Common confusion points
Confusing Section 4F (4) (B) with other subsections of 4F.
Not knowing which court office should receive the form initially.
Assuming a different section applies when it is actually 4F(4)(B).
Forgetting to attach evidence that proves why this specific warrant is necessary.
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